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    Yet another generator oil question

    Outdoor Power Equipment.... ie. small gas-powered engines without pressurized oil systems (such as your car would have)
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    Yet another generator oil question

    Hmm, good point...the genny will be in the garage until needed...so even if it get's below 0 outside, the genny won't be that cold. Maybe 15W-40 would be a better idea...
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    Yet another generator oil question

    Very likely to be running AC while camping...thus the reason I went with the 4500 :)
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    Yet another generator oil question

    I saw you mention this on other threads... If I ever used gas in my generator, I intend to use ethanol free. Does the Stabil do anything for E0? I use the ethanol free in my Honda mower. I've never bothered to run it dry for storage, and every year it starts right up. Even when I lived in Ohio...
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    Yet another generator oil question

    You leave the oil in the generator for a couple years? I'm assuming that's only if it remains unused? How about maintenance starts?
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    Yet another generator oil question

    Actually saw the magnetic dipstick mentioned in another thread...it will be delivered on Saturday. :) And since it's dual fuel, no kit needed.
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    Yet another generator oil question

    Lol...people used to the desert? Having moved here from Ohio, it's not so bad as long as you have either some shade or water to play in. Yeah, no oceans...but lots of reservoirs.
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    Yet another generator oil question

    So just got lucky and managed to finally get the Westinghouse iGen4500 Dual Fuel generator I've been wanting.. (A week after the wind storm that knocked out power for 23 hours :rolleyes:) Have read through numerous thread here, and basically looking for confirmation of what I think I...
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    Honda generator oil.

    I'm looking at a Westinghouse 4500 dual-fuel inverter, the manual specifies 10w-30 between 32f - 80f and 5w-30 below / 15w-40 above that range. That seems to be a very narrow/specific range. I'm planning to use it camping and also for emergencies at home (house already wired with a transfer...
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