Synthetic oil worth it? 18k hour yamaha generator says no.
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murphy1244
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Not at all. Ask him to post the requirements.
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from kubota manual
Kubota SM-E3B Series Workshop Manual (Page 25 of 138)
dino oil that meets the requirement
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Try the Ventrac manual. It is a Ventrac requirement. They come with Mobil 1 5w 30
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i already posted the link from the ventrac that says recommended. their manual also says to follow the engine manufactures recommendations.
saying no doesn't change that without documentation.
saying no doesn't change that without documentation.
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What I got that came with my Book was a 4x6 size oil requirements guide from Ventrac. That also said they were filled with Mobil 1 from the factory. The kubota book does NOT require synthetic.
Edit, I found the card and must eat some crow as they Advice me to use Mobil 1 oil that comes installed from the factory. You were right not a requirement.
Edit, I found the card and must eat some crow as they Advice me to use Mobil 1 oil that comes installed from the factory. You were right not a requirement.
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I don't think any manufacturer can 'require' the purchaser to use one type /brand of oil over another due to some lawsuits filed several decades ago (remember when Ford only allowed Formoco oil or warranty would be voided?) Several class action lawsuits later and there is no more 'required' uses of brand name oil, only API service grades and weights are listed in manuals now.
It is largely up to the owner of equipment to select the type of oil that they use whether it be straight mineral oil, regular motor oil or synthetic as long as the type is what the manufacturer lists as required.
My interpretation of 'Strongly recommended' would be "required" by manufacturer and still not be breaking the law. They could not void warranty if you used any other oil that is listed in their manual but by using the recommended oil, you WILL have better operation and possibly longer service life of the engine.
Bottom line, use whatever YOU want LittleBill21 from PA., but don't try to argue the semantics point that no where is it "required" when it certainly is recommended in many manuals.
A good example of recommended vs required would be if I recommended that you don't jump out of an airplane without a parachute, would that be a requirement? NO, you could still do it, but might not be the best thing in your interest.
It is largely up to the owner of equipment to select the type of oil that they use whether it be straight mineral oil, regular motor oil or synthetic as long as the type is what the manufacturer lists as required.
My interpretation of 'Strongly recommended' would be "required" by manufacturer and still not be breaking the law. They could not void warranty if you used any other oil that is listed in their manual but by using the recommended oil, you WILL have better operation and possibly longer service life of the engine.
Bottom line, use whatever YOU want LittleBill21 from PA., but don't try to argue the semantics point that no where is it "required" when it certainly is recommended in many manuals.
A good example of recommended vs required would be if I recommended that you don't jump out of an airplane without a parachute, would that be a requirement? NO, you could still do it, but might not be the best thing in your interest.
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My oil is better than your oil.
davesl708
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Not neither.:stirthepot:
DarkBlack
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I'm still trying to figure out how 20 hours a day for 17 months equals 18k hours.