hebrew15
13.06.2021 7:57:19
So much for paying for that feature. come on Generac. you can do better!!
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So much for paying for that feature. come on Generac. you can do better!!
This issue has been bashed to death and I've worked with a few people who wanted to test engine temps while running at no load, and they just don't get hot enough.
Changed oil and filter anyways. [links]
I agree its pretty normal. My 22 kw had milky looking oil about a month ago when i checked it. i was going to do oil change but life got in the way. Ended up having a 2.5 hour power outage the next week. When i changed it last wednesday. no more milky look. It baked it off. [links]
They suggested that I perform a manual 20 minute run on occasion to drive off the moisture. Nothing like admitting the 5 minute run is the culprit. I guess I might as well shut the AUTO exercise cycle off resulting in less moisture to drive off manually.
My new 20 kW generator, from Kohler, has customizable exercise. 10 to 30 minutes in 1 minute increments. Unloaded, loaded, and cycle exercise modes programmable from my cell phone. The generator is hard wired to my LAN. here
Re: The dreaded milky outdrive oil!! here
Also, telstar1, I don't think the SX has a reservoir. I know my DP does not. I think that is strictly a Merc thing. although a good idea in my opinion.
A few thoughts.
If the plug was loose thats very likely the prob
Re: The dreaded milky outdrive oil!! here
Sorry I didnt notice the volvo.Actually I did plumb up a 280 then a 290 volvo leg with a Merc reservoir and it worked really well.Ran it that way for over 20 yrs.Quite a few people locally copied the idea.Sure saves on leg failures and intermediate bearing repairs due to water in boot--you know right away when the boot fails,fix it promptly and grease up the intmdt. bearings and youre good to go.That boat never had an intermediate bearing failure in all that time which I believe is unusually good performance.
Oil and coolant mixture is a symptom of a blown head gasket and needs to be replaced. You can get a head gasket tester kit from any local shop around you or online and see if the issue is the head gasket. more
Coolant and oil have different compartments in the engine and should never mix. Driving a car with coolant and oil mixture can cause severe issues in your engine, which could lead to expensive engine repair or total engine replacement. [links]
If you don’t have enough money to pull off the head gasket and replace it, you can go for the second option because fixing a head gasket leak could be pretty expensive, depending on your car model. However, the second option would be just a temporary fix. If you choose to go with the steel seals, I will show you how to do it correctly. here
Water pumps are designed to pump water through the radiator, water hose, engine, and entire cooling system. A bad water pump cannot cause coolant to mix with oil. However, Coolant and oil mixture can be caused by; a broken radiator causing coolant to mix with oil or via a blown head gasket. [links]
If everything’s okay, wipe off the dipstick again and insert it back into its tube, making sure it’s fully seated. Close the hood and you’re done. [links]
The dipstick shows the oil is low and needs to be topped off. more
Also, check the oil’s color. It should appear brown or black. But if it has a light, milky appearance, this could mean coolant is leaking into the engine. Look closely for any metal particles, too, as this could mean there is internal engine damage. If you see either of these conditions, get the car to a mechanic for further diagnosis. If you suspect a coolant leak, have the car towed. [links]
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If checking the oil yourself, make sure the car is parked on level ground and, with most cars, the engine is cold, so you don’t burn yourself on a hot engine part. (With some cars, the automaker recommends that the oil be checked after the engine has been warmed up.) With the engine off, open the car’s hood and find the dipstick. Pull the dipstick out from the engine and wipe any oil off from its end. Then insert the dipstick back into its tube and push it all the way back in.