Do I Need to Use Regular Automotive Oil for the 6,000-Watt Portable RV Generator # 333-0003-2-0007?

Question:

Can I use 10W-30 4cycle motor oil or do I use 10W-30 automotive oil? I found notes in the manual to use automotive oil. However a Home Depot person sold me sae 10W-30 4cycle oil. 6,000-Watt Portable RV Inverter Generators - 5,500 Running Watts - Parallel Kit - Gas - Remote Start Item # 333-0003-2-0007

asked by: Bruce H

Expert Reply:

For the 6,000-Watt Portable RV Inverter Generator 333-0003-2-0007, you will need to use standard 10W-30 automotive oil.

However, it is important to note that there is different recommended oil viscosity if you are going into different temperatures for an extended amount of time. I went ahead and attached the preferred oil types for different temperatures in a chart to this answer.

expert reply by: Bob C