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11-05-2009, 09:35 AM	#1
jdr37 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 62	I have a '95 Kohler gas 7000 gen set with almost 900 hours and it is starting to burn a little oil. I'm thinking about trying an additive to see if it might help and wondered if any one might offer comments/suggestions. Thanks, jdr37 __________________

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11-05-2009, 09:47 AM	#2
mfire1339 Senior Member Workhorse Chassis Owner Monaco Owners Club Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Glendora Ca. Posts: 823	jdr37, My old Onan started using oil and it was a crankcase vent screen needed cleaning. I don't know if your Kohler is similar. Check your user manual for servicing this or similar device. Mike __________________

11-05-2009, 09:52 AM	#3
jdr37 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 62	Thanks Mike, will do. Dave __________________

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