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    Air cooled engines with platinum

    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...
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    350K on the original water pump

    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.
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    Blackmax 22" w/ Honda GCV 160 CC

    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...
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    Chinese 6.5HP Oil Change - shiny flecks in oil

    Nice setup! The silvery stuff in the oil is totally normal for small engines: Post about similar issue in my Honda GCV160
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    Generac 16kW LP Generator GT990 AMSOIL ASE 17 hour

    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...
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    1963 Cummins Generator - what oil?

    These guys can probably help you with that machine: Sparks and Arcs - Generators & Motors General Discussion
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    Honda GCV 160

    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...
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    Standby Generator Oil Recommendation

    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.
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    New Lawnmower! Troy-Bilt Honda, Oil Change Q's

    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...
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    Generac generator wiring

    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
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    Generac generator wiring

    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...
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    Generac generator wiring

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

    You can ask these guys: Ziller Electric Generator Forums
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    How to "clean" a Motherboard & RAM Modules

    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...
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    17.5 HP B&S Smokes on Start-up

    I have a Honda engine on a tiller that does this if I use 10W30. If I use straight 30W, it doesn't happen.
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    PZ Plat- how good for mowers/lawn tractors?

    I had to stop by AutoZone today, so I took a look at all the 30 weight oils that they had. About half were rated SL and the other half was rated SM. The only time I have seen otherwise was the SuperTech 30W and the generic 30W for lawn equipment at Home Depot. Both of those were labeled for use...
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    Pennzoil Platinum Date Codes

    I just bought 2 cases of PP 10W30 for a new generator and the code on my bottles was HLPV412188/03137/15:33. So this stuff is really fresh
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    Check Your Peanut Butter

    My wife just finished a jar of that stuff with the affected code. She hasn't gotten sick at all, but she is less than thrilled
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    Water heater help

    This is a great site about water heaters and their maintenance: Water Heater Rescue
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    Grease selection problem

    I'm replacing the evaporator core in my wife's car right now. I'm cleaning the case where the core sits and it has a number of air doors that have a small amount of a whitish grease on the pivot points that has hardened. What kind of grease should I use to replace it? White lithium? It can't...
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