First Oil Change Onan 5500
We just purchased a new motorhome recently. I noticed in the owners manual for the generator that they suggested the first oil change to be done at 20 hours. I already had about 25 hours on the gene...
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camper19709 wrote:
MetalGator-----what you experienced is normal. I fill the new filter before installing and it helps a great deal. Yes, that last half quart is a slow process. I use a small stool to sit while i change the oil. Sitting makes it less stressful "slowly" adding that last bit of oil. It takes 2 quarts and yes you can overfill. Just keep an eye on the dipstick level. My Onan 5500 has 2200 hours on it.
I am curious how you can overfill. When the Onan has the full 2 quarts, the oil is almost to the top of the fill port. If you put any more oil in, the oil overflows. The "full" indicator on the small dipstick is right at the top of the oil cap.
I sure did make a mess with this first change but at least I know what to expect for the second oil change.
Burch
