Generator oil weight/ type

[Jessie]

I have a 1500 watt generator and lost the manual in a move. I'd like to change the oil and can't remember what is recommended. Anybody know the best weight and type?
By type I mean petroleum based or synthetic, detergent or non det., straight weight or like a 10w whatever

 

[BaldEagle1313]

I would think you could find a manual for your model online. I did. Our 15kw Generac's manual specifies 10-30w synthetic.

 

[dentkimterry]

When in doubt a straight 30W is a good choice.

 

[Stevens]

Check online or call the dealer or representative.
Steve W

 

[gdnagle]

Your gonna need a filter also. Might help if you said what brand generator and what engine manufacture. Like others said go to engine manufacturers website and download the manual.

 

[Jessie]

Your gonna need a filter also. Might help if you said what brand generator and what engine manufacture. Like others said go to engine manufacturers website and download the manual.

It's a Coleman 1850, 1500w continuous. There is no filter, small generator. That's why I like to keep the oil changed, but I haven't used it in a couple of years since we got a Generac for the house.
I'll check that website, thanks. I also see an 800 number on it so I should be able to figure it out now.

 

[chief38]

10W30 is the only oil I've ever seen specified on ANY type or brand small generator.

I have a 10KW Generac and I use Amsoil 10W30 Synthetic. I ran it about 20 hours a day for 10 days straight last year when Sandy hit us as it was quite cold here (in the 30's and we had snow). It ran flawlessly and still does. I run it about 15 minutes every two weeks just to exercise the generator itself as Generac suggests.

10 W 30 should do it.

 

[gdnagle]

SPECIFICATION
GENERATOR
Type Single-phase, brushless
Voltage 120V
Peak Power 1,850W
Rated Power 1,200W
ENGINE
Type single-cylinder, 4-stroke, forced air cooling gasoline
engine
Displacement 79.5 cc
RPM 3,600
Fuel Unleaded gasoline
Oil SAE 10W-30
Oil capacity 13.5 oz. / 0.4 liters
UNIT
Fuel tank capacity 1.3-gallons / 4.9-liters
Gas consumption 0.286 gallons/kw·hour / 1.08 liters/kw·hour
Dimensions (L*W*H) 20.47 x 16.93 x 20.87 in.
Noise <=64dB(A)
Net weight 62.00 lbs / 28.15 kg

If this is the one I can send you or tell you where to download a manual.

http://www.weselltools.com/media/files/manuals/CM04143N.pdf

http://www.powermate.com/productmanuals.php?cat_id=3

 

[Jessie]

Thanks! That info did the trick.
To quote Toby Keith " I love this place "

 

[YogiBear]

Aloha,

I use the same synthetic oil in my generators as I do in my vehicles.

I use Mobil 1 Super synthetic of the appropriate weight.

My generator is run at the beginning of the month for 15 minutes.