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Actually using a good synthetic will increase the life of your generator. I lived off grid for 12 years and went through a ton of generators during that time. We had the generator run 16 hours a day to keep the refrigerators running well and also for the well pump. When I switched to using the...

There are several brands on the market. Just look for one that has a good concentration of zinc in it. I believe the one is use is called "ZDDP" .

I totally agree with you Guyfang ! I usually change out my oil once every year. Even at that I could actually get away with changing it every two years easily since I always use a quality synthetic oil. I change it out yearly due to moisture getting into the oil from condensation.

I know I've become the "Town Crier" about Zinc additives, but almost all modern engines have roller cams. There is no need for the oil manufacturers to have an additional oil with zinc additives in it anymore. It is just "not" cost effective for them. So for those of us who run old engines with...

Yes it is :D ! That's why even with the synthetic oil I still use a "Zinc" additive in every oil change. People may laugh at my measures but I have engines, big and small (yard tractor for one) that are over 30 years old still going strong.

I run the Delo 400 15-40 full synthetic. In fact I just bought a gallon today ! When ever it goes on sell I buy some. I also use the Rotella synthetic. Which ever is on sell at the time gets used . I use full synthetic since I don't want to be replacing oil ever month. This way I only replace it...