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Oil and filters for Diesel engine and generator
04-18-2011, 12:29 PM
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I was wondering what brand of oil and filters others are using. I have a ISL 400 Cummins and a Onan 7500 W diesel generator. Rotella or Mobile Delvac.
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04-18-2011, 12:31 PM
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I would recommend Fleetguard (Cummins Filtration) filters and either Chevron Delo 400, Shell Rotella or Mobil Delvac - all are good dino diesel oils.
Rusty
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04-18-2011, 03:26 PM
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Here is some Spartan information that may be helpful.
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04-18-2011, 04:30 PM
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Hi jayhawk1,
I agree with using Fleetguard filters for the engine. Consider using Onan Filters for the generator. The oil I used in both is Penzoil 15W-40 for diesel engines. Other brand name oils are okay to use. I use Penzoil because I have been using it since 1965. If it ain't broke I do not fix it.
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04-18-2011, 04:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GaryKD
Hi jayhawk1,
I agree with using Fleetguard filters for the engine. Consider using Onan Filters for the generator.
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Onan is a subsidiary of Cummins. The Onan filter is a Fleetguard filter with a coat of paint.
Rusty
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04-18-2011, 04:53 PM
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Hi RustyJC,
Yea, I know. My post was meant to inform the OP as to the name to ask for and the name on the box.
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04-18-2011, 05:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jayhawk1
I was wondering what brand of oil and filters others are using. I have a ISL 400 Cummins and a Onan 7500 W diesel generator. Rotella or Mobile Delvac.
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I like Fleetguard and Onan ( https://www.cumminsonanstore.com/) fiters. Rotella for oil.
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04-19-2011, 05:47 PM
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Fleetgaurd and Onan for filters. Years ago when running my excavating business I oil tested and analized all of my Cat heavy equipment every other oil change. I tried Chevron Delo 400, Shell Rotella, and Mobil Delvac. After about 3 years the analysis showed the Shell to be superior at preventing engine wear. Now this was in the early 90's when I tested and the other two may have improved since then. I figure if Shell held up the best in machines run at wide open throttle in the dusty conditions we operated in, then that's good enough for my MH.
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04-19-2011, 06:02 PM
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JayHawk
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04-19-2011, 06:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Parkerrs
Now this was in the early 90's when I tested and the other two may have improved since then.
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The early 90s is ancient history. We're up to API spec CJ on diesel engine oils. A modern CJ oil bears no resemblance to an early 90s diesel engine oil.
Rusty
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