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jmcgsd
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May 26, 2014

Eu2000i oil change question

I bought a Honda eu2000i a couple of months ago. Thus far there's probably only about 10 hours on it. I plan to use it for a few hours this weekend and next and then will be leaving to spend the summer in a National Park as CG Host with no hookups. Of course this means the genny will be used regularly, probably daily.

Honda specifies changing the oil after 50 hours and then every 200 hours thereafter. My questions are:
1. Should I do that first oil change before I leave? I know it won't have the 50 hours but I don't want to be changing the oil in the Park.
2. When I do change it should I use a synthetic?
Thanks for your thoughts.

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  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    There a few good VIDEOs showing simple mainetnace on the EU20001 Honda Generators...

    I change my oil at the start of each camping on the road season.

    My 2KW generator sits secured in the rear tailgate corner of my truck under a secured folding hard plastic panel bed cover.

    Being with me all the time the generator gets used alot helping out stranded folks and proving power at the house when the power goes off...

    Also starts me up when I yak too long on my Ham radio while waiting on Momabear when she is shopping somewhere...

    A GREAT PLAN-B item to have with me at all times... Just rescued a Motorcycle a few days ago on the side of the road who had run down his start battery. Part of the ROLLING THUNDER bunch heading for Washington DC...

    Roy Ken