What type of oil should I use in a Honda generator?
You should use 10W-30 motor oil for your Honda generator.
What is the difference between ATV oil and regular oil?
While ATV and motorcycle oil share very similar properties, there are slight differences between them. ATV oil is rated JASO MA, while motorcycle oil can be rated JASO MA2 or MB. This means normally for a manual wet clutch they are the same, but for an auto clutch ATV you should use ATV (JASO MA) oil.
What kind of oil does a Honda engine use?
Honda creates its proprietary oil range to enhance its motors. Honda engines are known to last for years beyond their expected lifespan. This Honda 08207 engine oil is premium Honda oil suitable for use in each of its petrol-driven mobile generators. Naturally, it can be used in almost any Honda or equivalent motor that needs 10-30.
Can a Honda Genuine motor oil go to the graveyard?
None went to the graveyard due to engine failure/oil issues. It has always been something else (or like a dozen other stuff). Pretty much, due to laws they can not limit your motor oil selection, just has to be the correct weight and specs. Now for those of us who have warranty, probably not worth saving $10 to loose the warranty.
Who is the manufacturer of Honda Genuine motor oil?
Actually Honda’s GF-4 and GF-5 oils are made by Idemitsu Lubricants (Apollo America Corp.)
Is ” Honda Genuine motor oil ” really just rebranded ” Mobil clean 5000?
Is “Honda Genuine Motor Oil” really just rebranded “Mobil Clean 5000?” I’ve been reading up on oil at bobistheoilguy.com (a great site) and there are multiple articles saying that the “Honda Genuine” motor oil is just relabeled Mobil Clean 5000 which is conventional — not synthetic blend. Has anyone else heard that?
Is it OK to use non Honda Motor Oil?
You warranty is at zero risk using a non-Honda motor oil. As long as it meets Honda’s specs and you have your receipts, you’ll be fine. The specifications will be in your owner’s manual.
What causes Honda engine oil to perform so differently?
The highest quality oils are so clean that their detergents can actually clean deposits that result from maintenance in the past, like that nagging stain on your favorite shirt you never thought you would remove! What causes engine oils to perform so differently?
How often should I change my Honda engine oil?
With fresh engine oil, your percentage is 100%. It drops over time as you put miles on your Honda. So at 40%, your oil still has 40% of its lifetime remaining to do its job before it needs to be replaced. At 15%, your oil still has 15% lifetime remaining, and so on. At 5%, consider having your oil changed in the next 500 miles.
What kind of oil is in Honda Genuine?
Everything else — as in every other bottled motor oil product sold as Honda Genuine — is COP. (Edit: This is the relevant text from Jobbers World, a World Petroleum Inc. publication, Sept. 9, 2010: ” Last week we reported that Honda awarded its Honda Genuine oil contract to ConocoPhillips.