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bman916
Explorer
Mar 07, 2015

5500 generator keeps shutting down after break in oil change

So I just did the breakin oil change on my cummins gas generator. I used 10-40 and the oil level is right where it should be. When I fire it up after about 5 min it shuts off and gives me fault code 2. Low oil pressure .

Has anyone else had this happen ?
  • Thanks. Yea, caught that I used the wrong oil. Going to change it again today and see if that does the trick.
  • Owners manual calls for 15-40 or 30

    Also, here's a quote from the manual,

    Oil Filters
    Green Label Parts oil filters feature valves that allow oil to bypass the oil filter
    during cold starts, or if the filter becomes plugged. Other manufacturers’ oil filters
    often do not have bypass valves. As these “will-fit” filters trap debris, oil pressure
    starvation can occur, leading to high oil pressures, failed gaskets and even engine
    damage. Other “will-fit” oil filters may contain a bypass valve, but it’s not possible
    to determine at what PSI the valve opens. If the setting is too high, the filter’s paper
    element can be damaged during a cold start rendering it useless, or cause oil
    starvation to the engine.
  • I had it happen when trying to use 10-40 oil. Changed to 30 wt. and it is no longer an issue. Evidently cavitation was causing a low pressure reading.