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I've run PP 10W30 in my Honda mower with the GCV160 engine after a few PYB 30W flushes since it was new. I change it each year, but it's hardly dirty even after a year of use. I also run PP 10W30 in my Generac Ultra Source 15KW 4582-2 portable. It has a 992cc dual-cylinder air-cooled engine...

My 2000 Ranger has the 3.0L Flex Fuel engine and 132K miles. Replaced the alternator at 112K and just put the second new battery in it, but the water pump is still good. I do flush the coolant every 4 years or so.

I bought this exact mower from Sam's three years ago with the GCV160 engine. Broke it in with Pennzoil HD30 dino, then switched to PP 10W30 and have been using that since. Works great and no smoke or oil usage of any kind. The engine has been perfect and trouble free. The rest of the mower is...

Nice setup! The silvery stuff in the oil is totally normal for small engines: Post about similar issue in my Honda GCV160

I have an Ultra Source 15KW 4582-2 portable version of that generator that has the same engine. Has about the same number of hours that yours does. Mostly exercise hours with a few 4-6 hr power failure runs in between. I've been running PP 10W30 along with LC. The LC extends the oil life and...

These guys can probably help you with that machine: Sparks and Arcs - Generators & Motors General Discussion

I bought a Honda mower a couple of years ago with the GCV160 engine. Broke it in with Pennzoil HD30 dino. Takes about an hour to do the yard, so I changed the oil 6 times (every other use) until it had about 12 hours on it. Took about 4 of those changes before the oil was free of metal debris...

I have a Generac Ultra Source portable generator with the same engine. I did the break-in with Havoline 10W30 and switched to PP 10W30 Full Synthetic year-round after that. We don't really have an issue with cold temps in Houston, but the PP is working well in the 100F heat.

I bought a mower with the same Honda GCV160 engine a few months ago. I didn't like the idea of having to tip the mower on it's side to drain the oil, but it's set up for that and it is actually faster and easier than using a drain plug. Plus, you don't end up burning yourself on anything when...

That's probably about right. The specs say a tank provides 10 hours at half load, so 2 tanks a day is about that. I was curious what the real mileage was Thanks for the info

I bought that same generator earlier this year. It's a Generac Ultra Source 15KW Generator, model 4582-2. It powers my whole house including the 4 ton central air with no problem. I connect it through that 50A 4-blade connector. You have to have some kind of transfer switch to switch the house...

MasterAcid, what kind of fuel usage and runtime did you get on that 16 gallon tank? And what size air conditioner do you have?

You can ask these guys: Ziller Electric Generator Forums

Once or twice a year, I end up cleaning all the dust out of our computers. I just take it out on the deck, open up the case, and use the leaf blower on it. Does a great job with no damage. Another thing I do to keep computers running good is to take the PCI boards out, clean the contacts with a...

I have a Honda engine on a tiller that does this if I use 10W30. If I use straight 30W, it doesn't happen.