onan generator synthetic oil filter
I have a onan 5500 generator, model #5.5HGJAB-1038K.I am trying to get a part # for a synthetic oil filter so that I can run mobil 1 synthetic oil in my generator. Im hoping someone has already found ...
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40 years ago I had a Engineer from Mobil that helped develop Mobil 1.
1. He stated to NOT use the Oil as a replacement in a engine that had regular oil from the OEM that has over 10k miles on it. He stated that Mobil 1 will get thru microscopic holes and cracks in engine seals and you will have leaks that you did not have before.
2. He also stated to not use in Gensets. Same reason. IF there is a microscopic hole or crack in a engine seal the Mobil 1 will find it and you will have leaks you did not have before.
3. I doubt Synthetic oils have changed from that in 40 years. Doug
PS, these questions came up because I was doing a LOF and Genset Oil change on his motorhome and wanted to know why he was not using his own companies fancy new Synthetic oil.
You will want to check with your vehicle's manufacturer to make sure, but typically any automotive filters that are made for modern vehicles can be used with any type of oil. Every major motor oil manufacturer says you do not need a special or different oil filter when using synthetic oil.
1. He stated to NOT use the Oil as a replacement in a engine that had regular oil from the OEM that has over 10k miles on it. He stated that Mobil 1 will get thru microscopic holes and cracks in engine seals and you will have leaks that you did not have before.
2. He also stated to not use in Gensets. Same reason. IF there is a microscopic hole or crack in a engine seal the Mobil 1 will find it and you will have leaks you did not have before.
3. I doubt Synthetic oils have changed from that in 40 years. Doug
PS, these questions came up because I was doing a LOF and Genset Oil change on his motorhome and wanted to know why he was not using his own companies fancy new Synthetic oil.
You will want to check with your vehicle's manufacturer to make sure, but typically any automotive filters that are made for modern vehicles can be used with any type of oil. Every major motor oil manufacturer says you do not need a special or different oil filter when using synthetic oil.
