We have a stationary generator= Cat 3512 that has an 86 gallon sump and 4 stand by fire pumps=Cat 3208 that have 5 gallon sumps.
We change the oil and filters once every year. I was wondering if I switched to a better quality oil and just changed the filters every year and tested oil samples every 6 months to determine when to change out the oil?
There may be a way to set these up with large bypass oil filters?
Don't know if it would be a problem with state or local regulatory agencies may be insurance company would not like it but it sure seems like a big waste to throw away oil that still looks new.
They only get run 30 minutes a week.
[ February 28, 2005, 06:03 PM: Message edited by: Kenny O'Keefe ]
We change the oil and filters once every year. I was wondering if I switched to a better quality oil and just changed the filters every year and tested oil samples every 6 months to determine when to change out the oil?
There may be a way to set these up with large bypass oil filters?
Don't know if it would be a problem with state or local regulatory agencies may be insurance company would not like it but it sure seems like a big waste to throw away oil that still looks new.
They only get run 30 minutes a week.
[ February 28, 2005, 06:03 PM: Message edited by: Kenny O'Keefe ]