MEP-016A - Oil Question

[Buckmaw]

What would be a good modern oil to run in this genset?

Also, what oil filter and air filter would work for this unit?

If I recall, the lub order called for a straight 30w oil.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Isaac-1]

I would tend to say any modern good quality brand name oil in the correct weight range will work (SAE 30, 10W30, etc.). You will find people taking strong positions for or against synthetic oils. More important than choice of oil is maintaining the oil, change it often, and make sure it gets up to operating temperature every time you run the generator (this will drive the moisture out of the oil)

Ike

 

[coyote62ny]

as Isaac-1 said sae 30 brand name no dollar store or wally world cheap oil i have 4 2ao16 engines one on a snow blower that has been on that blower for 12 years all that goes in it is penzoil sae 30 that engine takes a beating and it still dont use oil just changwe every 50 hrs oil is cheaper than a engine hope we have helped you if you have any more questions just ask

 

[b2948kevin]

I just read something (can't remember where right now) that said that 15w-40 was the correct weight for these. That's what I just put in mine.

 

[Isaac-1]

This message thread is about the Gasoline powered MEP-016A not the Diesel powered MEP-016B.

Ike

 

[mdlbldrmatt135]

The Lube order calls for 15W-40.

http://www.liberatedmanuals.com/LO-9-2805-262-12.pdf

 

[combat32]

I run straight 30wt Rotella in mine, no problems, most important is keeping oil level up where it should be.