My knowledge of generators is sorely limited. My RV has a gas Onan 4000 with just 224 hours. What I would like to know is there any idea as to just how many hours the average generator can be run before it will need an overhaul? I see where some might run their generator all night, and day, to keep the AC going. Is this a good idea (realizing of course the necessity might occasionally arise)? Should a real concious effort be made to run as few hours as possible?
Also, what is the best oil to use in a gas generator? Can something like Mobile 1 be used or is that too slippery for such small engines?
I tried to find something about this in the archives but no luck. My apologies if this has been previously discussed.
Appreciate any and all tips about generator usage and maintaince.
Also, what is the best oil to use in a gas generator? Can something like Mobile 1 be used or is that too slippery for such small engines?
I tried to find something about this in the archives but no luck. My apologies if this has been previously discussed.
Appreciate any and all tips about generator usage and maintaince.