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Trackrig
Explorer II
Jan 19, 2020

What is the coldest temp you've started your Honda 2000 in?

I will probably have to use mine in a while in some -35F temps. I've used it before at -20F, but I pulled it out of a warm truck and it started just fine. This time, if I have to do, it will be outs...
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theoldwizard1
Explorer II
Jan 19, 2020
There is a YouTube channel where a young couple was using an EU3000i that their only power source in northern Idaho. No warm storage. Frequently used well BELOW 0F. It always started but the RPMs would "hunt" (oscillate) unless it was run on 1/2 choke. After several trip back to an authorized service center, with no success, they stumbled on using Mobil 1 0W-20. Not sure why, but it cured the oscillations.

Once the temps got consistently in the 20s, they switched back to Honda's recommended weight oil.

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