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Oil refill less than manual says
#1

I have a 15KW PowerTech genset with 1008 hrs.  I've clocked 100 hrs since last owners Oil change. I took out 5.5 quarts and reinstalled 5.5 with a filter change.  The Manual calls for 8.5 quarts with a filter change.  I just got off the phone with PowerTech support and they tell me that All Newells ended up with 5.5 quart oil pans. 

Has anyone had a longevity problem with their PowerTech Gen set ?

I like my Oil & filter changes at 100 hrs.  So with clean oil, air and fuel, I should get 15,000 to 20,000 hrs shouldn't I ?


Being a gear head, I kinda want the 8.5 quart system, but PowerTech says a larger oil pan isn't available for a Newell install.

Thoughts .....?

Dave, Karen, w/Buddy and Moose. 
06' Newell #784
towing a 05' Featherlight enclosed trailer for toys and tools, 
or a 21' F350 Big Grin w KTM 300, and MTB in the back
35' Packard 4 dr convertible
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+ 4 more cars and 8 motorcycles


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#2

Oil is CHEAP, compared to a new generator. I change my oil every 50 hours on gen and 10,000 miles on Cat engine. Smile

KennyG
Ralston, NE
2007 Newell
32' ATC With tiltable 6,000 LBS. lift Stacker Trailer
1974 Vette 454 4 speed convertible
2000 Vette convertible
2011 Camaro Indy Pace car convertible
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#3

my genny is a powertech 20kw. it has 8,800 hours on it. runs like a top

i change the oil at 100 hours and run full synthetic on it

tom

2002 45'8" Newell Coach 608  Series 60 DDEC4/Allison World 6 Speed HD4000MH

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