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stans truck

Hi to all my genny needs oil change its the first servise i have a Yamaha ef2000is
i was going to use full syn oil so just to be sure it was ok i read a few post
on the net about genny 4 stroke oil and seemed all ok so just to make sure
i sent a email to Yamaha Australia they sent me a email stating that semi syn
oli was ok but full syn oli must not be used just wondering to all the genny people out there what do they use and do they use full syn oi,l the oil i was going to use was Amsoil or mobil full syn 10=40 or 10-30
regards Stan

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Reply By: Member - DW Lennox Head(NSW) - Thursday, Aug 04, 2011 at 19:49

Thursday, Aug 04, 2011 at 19:49

Stan

I would tend to be guided by Yamaha Australia. They probably know more about their product than anyone on the forum.

Also, the warranty may be voided by not complying with their recommendation.

Regards
DW

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Reply By: Shaker - Thursday, Aug 04, 2011 at 19:57

Thursday, Aug 04, 2011 at 19:57

If you aren't taking any notice of Yamahas answer, why you heed advice from here?

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Follow Up By: stans truck - Thursday, Aug 04, 2011 at 20:21

Thursday, Aug 04, 2011 at 20:21

well Shaker the few threads i have read on sevral oli companys
say that there small engine oil some are full syn they say there oil is ok for various machine uses including gennys and will be ok and will not harm your
engine and will run cooler and better engine protection so i was wondering if any genny uses do use syn oil and have had any problems i use full syn in my landcruser and am verry happy but never used any other machine does Yam
want you to use there oil dont know
regards Stan

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Follow Up By: Shaker - Thursday, Aug 04, 2011 at 21:50

Thursday, Aug 04, 2011 at 21:50

Did Yamaha say to use their semi synthetic oil, or just to use to synthetic oil?

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Follow Up By: "Semi" Grey Nomads - Friday, Aug 05, 2011 at 14:44

Friday, Aug 05, 2011 at 14:44

Hello I use FUCHS GT1 Proflex 5W30 which is a fully synthetic oil in my 3.5kva Sin wave Genset. I have done over 60hrs in it. I change the oil after every trip. There is no sign of wear or debris in the oil. As long as it meets the OEM requirements it should be fine. EG: ACEA C3, ACEA A3/B4 or API SM. Good luck..

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Reply By: murrayman - Thursday, Aug 04, 2011 at 21:33

Thursday, Aug 04, 2011 at 21:33

hi stans truck, We have ef6600 yamaha generators in commercial aplication that have 7000hrs on them and they have only ever run on mineral oil, straight 30. My own yamaha ef1000is has done in excess of 1500 hours on straight 30. We were told by the japs they were desighned to run for 700 hours, not 7000. good oil, regular changes, no probs. I would never put a synthetic oil in it. I am biased, cos i am a yamaha generator dealer. In our workshop we use valvoline oil in them as yamaha never marketed a straight 30 oil. cheeres mm

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