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Old 03-29-2019, 11:54 PM   #1
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Axis 24.1 onan generator oil

Is it ok to just use plain ole 30 weight oil in the generator?
Or should I switch to synthetic Mobil 1 10w-40 high mileage.
We live in Maryland but will be traveling to west states next year.

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Old 03-30-2019, 01:44 AM   #2
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Is it ok to just use plain ole 30 weight oil in the generator?
Or should I switch to synthetic Mobil 1 10w-40 high mileage.
We live in Maryland but will be traveling to west states next year.
The manual calls for either 30 weight or 15-40. Since you live in an area of the country where it gets a bit colder, I would opt for the 15-40 which will be fine for the warmer weather of the west too.
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Old 03-30-2019, 02:17 AM   #3
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Here’s a good video if it’s your first time...

https://youtu.be/7xEqC048YMU

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Old 03-30-2019, 09:23 AM   #4
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Than you guys . Got it
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Old 03-30-2019, 09:24 AM   #5
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The manual calls for either 30 weight or 15-40. Since you live in an area of the country where it gets a bit colder, I would opt for the 15-40 which will be fine for the warmer weather of the west too.


Would that be synthetic?
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Old 03-30-2019, 12:54 PM   #6
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Would that be synthetic?
I used synthetic, yes, in 15-40 that I bought online from both Shaeffer's Oil out of Illinois and Royal Purple. I did read on a recent post that Royal Purple also has a synthetic in 30 weight but I stick with the 15-40.
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Old 03-30-2019, 06:02 PM   #7
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I used synthetic, yes, in 15-40 that I bought online from both Shaeffer's Oil out of Illinois and Royal Purple. I did read on a recent post that Royal Purple also has a synthetic in 30 weight but I stick with the 15-40.


Thanks for the info!
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