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Rich Panganiban

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Posted: 11/06/11 09:11pm

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Any recommendations on an alternative to the standard Onan oil? I am interested to know if there are any full synthetic options? Thanks.

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Posted: 11/06/11 09:14pm

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That is likely rebadged brand name oil. Mobil 1 would be a good substitute.

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Posted: 11/06/11 09:16pm

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How about any SAE 15W40

You don't buy 'RV' toilet paper too........

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Posted: 11/06/11 09:17pm

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Any oil with the right rating.

Rich Panganiban

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Posted: 11/06/11 09:25pm

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Old-Biscuit wrote:

How about any SAE 15W40

You don't buy 'RV' toilet paper too........

Maybe

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Posted: 11/06/11 09:26pm

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Thanks for the replies.

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Posted: 11/06/11 09:33pm

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Any synthetic will work just stick to name brands.

christopherglenn

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Posted: 11/06/11 09:35pm

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15/40 looks like diesel oil. Is there a 10/30 option, or do they like the thicker oil for everything?

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Posted: 11/06/11 09:46pm

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christopherglenn wrote:

15/40 looks like diesel oil. Is there a 10/30 option, or do they like the thicker oil for everything?

Most gasoline Onan engines are air cooled. They require a thicker oil.

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