Onan 5500 Oil and Filter Change - How to do a Generator Oil Change

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Onan 5500 Oil and Filter Change - How to do an Oil Change. It's that time of year to change the oil and filter in the Onan 5500 to get it ready for the new season of camping and RV boondocking. The Cummins Onan 5500 is a great generator that can power everything in our RV. The great thing is an oil change on the Cummings Onan 5500 is an easy job to do. It is a DIY project that can save you money and protect your Onan Generator.
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@GetGonewithUS 2 года назад

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@pgithens1 4 года назад

Thanks for the great tip on the oil filter wrench. What a time, kunckle and frustration saver.

@GetGonewithUS 4 года назад

You are welcome! 😀

@jerryfie5475 Год назад

Thank you for a straight forward video without a bunch of other stuff added in.

@GetGonewithUS Год назад

You are welcome Jerry, thanks for your comment! 😀

@devnull889 5 лет назад

As a future RV owner I would like to thank you for this very informative video. You guys rock

@GetGonewithUS 5 лет назад

You are welcome. We are glad you found the video informative. Good luck with your future rig. They are a lot of fun! 😃

@bgdog1960 3 года назад

Thank You! This was way better than dragging out the manual! 🙌🏽

@GetGonewithUS 3 года назад

You're welcome! 😀

@JDVideoProd 3 года назад

I've seen several videos on oil change and yours is, by far, the most straight forward and easy instructions to follow.

@GetGonewithUS 3 года назад

Thanks Jim! We appreciate your comment! 😀

@MikeC19100 3 года назад

Even though I've done this once already, this video serves as a great reminder of the procedural steps needed to get the job done better. Thank you for making the video and stay safe on your travels!

@GetGonewithUS 3 года назад

You are welcome. Glad it helped! :)

@YoungatHeartAdventures 5 лет назад

Thanks, your video saved me a bunch of time! Especially knowing I needed to find a special oil filter wrench... I actually found one at Walmart!

@GetGonewithUS 5 лет назад

You are welcome! We are glad you found the video useful. 😃

@Reeltinyphish 3 года назад

Wow thank you for this. I was dreading doing this thinking it would be a pain, but you made it look simple! Thank you!

@GetGonewithUS 3 года назад

You're welcome! You got this! 😀

@herbschlichting7384 3 года назад

Chuck thank you for the very much needed information on the tool you used to remove the oil filter. I ordered one just came in today. Thank you so much Herb

@GetGonewithUS 3 года назад

Glad it helped, Herb! 😀

@brentrangel5908 2 года назад

Thank you sir , hitting the ground running tomorrow before dune trip ! Keep up the good work and safe travels

@GetGonewithUS 2 года назад

Thanks, you too, Brent! 😀

@NomadicInNature 5 лет назад

Very cool video. Onan makes a great generator. Thanks for putting the video together!

@GetGonewithUS 5 лет назад

Thanks, they do make great generator, we had the 4000 on our 2006 Class C for 10 years without an issue. 😃

@davidrance1494 2 года назад

I recently found your channel on RU-vid and your videos are a wealth of information and you make everything so easy to follow ….. I’m still new to the rv life but I’m pretty handy so I like doing things myself whenever possible. Thanks for your knowledge and simple to follow tutorials…. I know your not pretending to be pros but you still know what your doing

@GetGonewithUS 2 года назад

Awesome, thank you!

@troybrackett1240 4 года назад

Second year running I’ve been able the check this off the maintenance list! Every season starts with a review of your video just so I don’t overlook something. Stay safe.

@GetGonewithUS 4 года назад

Thanks Troy, glad you find the video helpful. We use as reference ourselves. LOL Have a great camping season and you guys stay safe too. 😀

@thomasdunn8214 2 года назад

Thanks Chuck. Great video with excellent tips on getting the job done.

@GetGonewithUS 2 года назад

You are welcome Thomas. We are glad you found it helpful.

@dcmich1 Год назад

I just changed the oil in my 2019 Hurricane 34J and was relieved at how easy it was. Thank you for the video.

@GetGonewithUS Год назад

You are welcome! 😀

@Siglerland 3 года назад

Thanks! Just got a 2002 Bounder and I need to change the oil in it. You made it so easy! Thanks!

@GetGonewithUS 3 года назад

You're welcome! 😃

@davidpittman57 2 года назад

I’m a newbi to RVing. Thanks for the video it was great and save me money by convincing me I could change the Gen Oil for my first 50 hours and annual oil change. Also I learned how to set the service hours. Thanks Again David

@GetGonewithUS 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful! 😀

@qpfj 3 года назад

Thank you very much for your step by step instructions and added information to know about. Great Video!

@GetGonewithUS 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! 😀

@scroob72 8 месяцев назад

Great job, I changed my oil because of your video, super easy and the Home Depot bucket is the way to go!

@GetGonewithUS 8 месяцев назад

Great to hear! 😀

@ayejay3437 Год назад

Exactly what I was looking for. Great work, thank you for this video!

@GetGonewithUS Год назад

You're welcome! 😀

@John36915 3 года назад

Thank You Chuck; I appreciate the information. Getting ready to do my first oil change on our Onan 5500. Drive Safe...

@GetGonewithUS 3 года назад

You are welcome John! Good luck! 😀

@michaelm9621 3 года назад

Thank you for making this video, you are very detailed in the porcess.

@GetGonewithUS 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for stopping by our channel. 😀

@JamesyboyExperiment 5 лет назад

Love the intro guys!!!! It is quite a satisfying task, changing an oil filter 😉 Safe Travels

@GetGonewithUS 5 лет назад

Thanks, we thought we would try a new opening, you guys are the second to notice. Enjoy the new country, we are looking forward to coming along to see it! 😃

@daxgearhart5474 3 года назад

Awesome walk through. Thanks!

@GetGonewithUS 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it! 😀

@paulmeinke9461 3 года назад

Had the coach for more than 3 years. Let others change the oil and such. Thanks for the video. Now all I need to do is verify the model so I can get the right filters and I will be changing them myself this time (along with all the other things I need to do to make it road ready again.)..

@GetGonewithUS 3 года назад

You are welcome! Glad it helped. 😀

@mmitchell2055 3 года назад

Awesome video and great personalities. TY!!

@GetGonewithUS 3 года назад

You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed it! 😀

@allanschrillo1509 2 года назад

Great lesson! Thanks for your clear direction. My oil filter was put on by Arnold Schwarzenegger too. That filter was excellent except it slipped around. I put some shrink tubing on the grips and that allowed it to hold it. Thanks again!

@GetGonewithUS 2 года назад

You are welcome. I like your idea about the shrink tubing on the grips. Nice idea!

@stevedo9936 2 года назад

Very good Detail explanation. Thanks!

@GetGonewithUS 2 года назад

You are welcome, Steve! 😀

@timmesic 4 года назад

Thanks for the great video!

@GetGonewithUS 4 года назад

You are welcome!😀

@peterdechant4540 3 года назад

Great video. Right to the point.

@GetGonewithUS 3 года назад

Thanks Peter! 😀

@curtishenshaw5592 3 года назад

Excellent video, thanks for sharing.

@GetGonewithUS 3 года назад

Thanks Curtis! Glad you enjoyed it. 😀

@user-vu1lt2pj6t Год назад

Thanks, I use a similar style. Good to see other methods.

@GetGonewithUS Год назад

You're welcome! 😀

@jessetorres8556 Год назад

Very helpful! Thanks for sharing!

@GetGonewithUS Год назад

You are welcome Jessica! 😀

@RamblinRoadies Год назад

Great video and very helpful. I just did the first oil change, 20 hours, and I only got one quart of oil. Yes, that includes the filter. I was able to fill it with two quarts just fine.

@GetGonewithUS Год назад

Not bad. Speed will come with experience. Check your dipstick, you might be a little low. LOL

@danhaas1543 5 лет назад

Excellent Video!

@GetGonewithUS 5 лет назад

Thanks Dan! 😃

@SinanMB 3 года назад

Thank you! This was very useful

@GetGonewithUS 3 года назад

You are welcome! Glad it was helpful! 😀

@glenntrujillo2719 2 года назад

Very well explained. Thanks for the help.

@GetGonewithUS 2 года назад

You're welcome! 😀

@richarddiaz8248 4 года назад

Thanks for your knowledge and time

@GetGonewithUS 4 года назад

Thank You! We are glad you liked it. 😀

@breeanagilbert9565 2 года назад

Awesome! So helpful!

@GetGonewithUS 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful! 😀

@Ob1Love 4 года назад

I am a new RV owner and this is the exact generator I have. I did not have a clue how to do this and you have shown me way more than the dealer did about this generator. I didn't even know it has circuit breakers or that you could start it right on the generator! Thank you so much for putting this on youtube. I am off to change my oil now. Oh by the way, my book said change it after the first 50 hours and then every 150 or annually after that. So I blew past the 50 hours by almost 40 but I don't think that will make a big difference I hope! I guess if there are no iron filings I should be good to go. Thanks again for this video!

@GetGonewithUS 4 года назад

Thanks Dennis and good luck on the oil change and congrats on the new RV! 😀

@Ob1Love 4 года назад

@@GetGonewithUS I turn 70 this year and haven't changed oil in anything since my late 30's! Your video made it so simple I couldn't believe it! I bought the filter from Amazon and took it to the auto parts store and found the exact tool that fit the filter perfect and made it so easy to take the old one off. The auto parts store even disposed of my old oil for free. Next is changing the oil in my V10 engine!

@GetGonewithUS 4 года назад

@@Ob1Love Nice Job Dennis! That one could be a littl bit more messy depending on your setup,but we have you covered there too! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QL5c2CLjWZc.html

@mariondavis9944 2 года назад

Thanks for information was very helpful

@GetGonewithUS 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful! 😀

@snakkee48 Год назад

Outstanding Video, Thanks

@GetGonewithUS Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it.

@gilzr473 4 года назад

Great video thanks for sharing,👍👍🙂

@GetGonewithUS 4 года назад

Thank you. We are glad you enjoyed it! 😀

@campingwiththeadamss8552 Год назад

Thank you, I needed the tutorial!

@GetGonewithUS Год назад

You are welcome. Glad it helped. 😀

@campingwiththeadamss8552 Год назад

@@GetGonewithUS 😁

@paro4life1 5 лет назад

Great vid! Thanks

@GetGonewithUS 5 лет назад

You are Welcome. We are glad you liked it.😀

@tommycaster278 5 лет назад

Great !!! thanks for sharing

@GetGonewithUS 5 лет назад

You are welcome! 😀

@marcoscruz5371 5 лет назад

Getting A New RV,Newbee Good InfoThankyYou

@GetGonewithUS 5 лет назад

Good luck and enjoy the RV lifestyle.

@edwardbreen7823 Год назад

Great job

@GetGonewithUS Год назад

Thank You! 😀

@keithbrown2149 2 года назад

This really helped me. Appreciate you. ✌🏾&❤️

@GetGonewithUS 2 года назад

Thanks Keith! 🙂

@louie3552 Месяц назад

Thanks for the Video. 30 year RVer but have a New 5th (3rd RV) with an Onan 5500. You flagged a good point on the GenSet assemblers putting the oil filter on too tight on initial install. Thanks for the tip on what Oil Filter tool to use. My oil filter "strap" was too big, and getting a bottom "Cap" style likely would have stripped if I attempted to buy/use one. Found the oil filter tool you showed on on the Video on Amazon for approx $8. You need a tool that tightens around the filter as you attempt to unscrew the filter. Going slow the filter started to loosen on the 1st attempt without distorting the oil filter. Thanks again for the tip. I am sure it save me a bit of hassle (and aggravation). Happy Travels....

@GetGonewithUS Месяц назад

You are welcome Louie. Happy Trails!

@davidtoney9933 4 года назад

Thanks from a new subscriber!

@GetGonewithUS 4 года назад

You are welcome and thanks for subbing! We appreciate it. 😃

@troybrackett1240 5 лет назад

This is great. You’ve inspired me to take this on when our cover comes off!

@GetGonewithUS 5 лет назад

You got this Troy! If it is the first time, the filter might be tough to get off. If you get stuck let me know.😃

@troybrackett1240 5 лет назад

@@GetGonewithUS I was able to successfully get the job done! So glad I did. When the generator was serviced last year (fouled coil at delivery) the oil drain tube was caught under the generator. Had the valve been opened without seeing this first... oh what a mess that would have been.

@GetGonewithUS 5 лет назад

@@troybrackett1240 Great Job Troy. Told you you had it!!!😂👍

@jgpinc 2 года назад

Very helpful. Thanks!

@GetGonewithUS 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@oventek 5 лет назад

Great video. This from another Precept owner. Don't forget to lube your slides and slide seals.

@GetGonewithUS 5 лет назад

Thanks Bill, glad you liked it. Slides are already done too. 😃

@cowboyup545 5 лет назад

Hey Get Gone with US, I agree let's go find the guy at Onan Manufactory who tightens the oil filters on. Finally got mine of after the same procedure a few choice words.LOL Thanks for the video new subscriber here.

@GetGonewithUS 5 лет назад

Thanks for subbing, Buck. That guy must have a bionic arm at the plant. Choice words seem to help with the removal! LOL

@garymorrison441 5 лет назад

Great job.

@GetGonewithUS 4 года назад

Thank you! We are sorry it took so long to respond. Somehow we missed seeing it when it came. 🙄😱

@captnawty7966 Год назад

Get video on how to change the oil on the Onan 5500. Just the advice on the "correct" oil wrench to use made this video Awesome....Thanks and I subscribed too.

@GetGonewithUS Год назад

You ae welcome! Glad you found the video helpful! 😀

@RVingwiththeMoracas 5 лет назад

I have not yet done that so think I learned something new 👍🍍

@GetGonewithUS 5 лет назад

Hey Guys, you may be lucky and no have to worry about the filter. Depends on what size generator you have. 😃

@agm6095 2 месяца назад

Thank you very much!

@GetGonewithUS 2 месяца назад

You're welcome!

@byronolson1221 4 года назад

good video! thanks

@GetGonewithUS 4 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@michellafreniere4943 4 года назад

excellent, many thanks

@GetGonewithUS 4 года назад

You are welcome. 😀

@petesr.rodriguez6273 2 года назад

Thank you

@GetGonewithUS 2 года назад

You're welcome

@twdenman1 3 года назад

Thank you. I wasn’t looking forward to changing this oil.

@GetGonewithUS 3 года назад

Glad to help, Ted! 😀

@JohnCRV 5 лет назад

I have the same generator with the same video. Good job👍

@GetGonewithUS 5 лет назад

Thanks John, we'll have to go out and check your video too! 😃

@markk.5280 Год назад

Excellent video, nice tips. One suggestion, when pouring oil into the engine put the spout at the top edge of the bottle and pour. This way it pour without the glug and seems to have a better reach.

@GetGonewithUS Год назад

Thanks Mark and thanks for your tip too. 😀

@israel55555ful 4 года назад

thank you very much for the lesson im looking to purchase one thanks

@GetGonewithUS 4 года назад

You are welcome. Good Luck. 😀

@mauricetippett6197 3 года назад

Nice info

@GetGonewithUS 3 года назад

Thank You! 😀

@beermanssp 2 года назад

Thanks you saved me from paying someone else to do it 👍

@GetGonewithUS 2 года назад

Glad you liked the video! 😀

@swabbievet 5 лет назад

Glad to see you working Chuck. Lol. Getting that filter off took some doing. I think some things are made difficult to do on purpose in hopes you'll take it to the shop. I changed the oil in my 4000, but I don't have an oil filter to mess with. Keep up the good work.

@GetGonewithUS 5 лет назад

Hi Carl! The filter isn't that bad after the first time you take it off. My biggest problem with the 4000 we had on the Class C was the start button was too close to where you put the oil in and occasionally my hand would bump it while filling and that made quite the mess. LOL

@swabbievet 5 лет назад

I can see where that wouldn't be a good thing.

@GetGonewithUS 5 лет назад

Nope, big hands I guess. LOL

@edwardbreen7823 5 дней назад

Great Job,did ours this week very easy job,last qt.goes in very slow.Ed

@GetGonewithUS 4 дня назад

Thanks Ed. Yes the 2nd quart is a bit time consuming. 😀⏲

@pbcummins58 4 года назад

Chuck, What a great job teaching! Thanks for the refresher. And as a added bonus, your camera person has a nice laugh. Thanks again, now get gone...….

@GetGonewithUS 4 года назад

Thanks Beau! We appreciate your comments. We're Gone! 😀😄

@millenniummaiden 4 года назад

Great video, I can do it!

@GetGonewithUS 4 года назад

Good luck! 😃

@GetGonewithUS 4 года назад

You are welcome! 😀

@eddd7361 3 года назад

I found mental to mental slipped. I cut coating off of a 10/3 wire I slide that over the 3 tabs worked good. You were right about filter being put on tightly. Thanks.. This week is oil change on the new 7.3L V-8. Great video's.

@GetGonewithUS 3 года назад

@@eddd7361 Nice hack using the 10/3 wire coating, I may end up using that idea myself. Good luck on the 7.3L oil change. I haven't done an oil change on the engine or even seen that engine yet. I can't imagine it's much, if any, different from any other oil change. Good luck!

@jmcgilvary 3 года назад

Best video yet on changes! I was hesitant to DIY until I saw this one! So, even if you fill the il filter from a new oil bottle, do you still need 2 full quarts of oil in the tank?

@GetGonewithUS 3 года назад

Thanks John. It is 2 quarts total. The oil you put in the filter comes from those 2 quarts. 😀

@1960tec Год назад

Did the same thing with filter wrenches

@roseandmiron 3 года назад

Hey Chuck thank you so much that helped me out a lot. I change my diesel oil in my truck and then some of the similar things you talked about, but have never done the generator , because it's brand new.. thank you for that little bit of extra we appreciate it one question we were going to ask was do you normally change the oil 20 hours for 250 hours when it's brand new? Ours is a 5500 LP

@GetGonewithUS 3 года назад

Glad it helped. The first oil change should be at 20 hours, then every 150 hours or once a year after that depending on conditions such as dusty environment or heat. 😀

@ryeann2567 3 года назад

Thanks for the video! I thought you had hired Bill Burr for commentary for a minute there..

@GetGonewithUS 3 года назад

LOL That was my impression of him!

@twood3270 3 года назад

Extremely informative and helpful video! I do have a question; ' the front cover (on the ONAN) states that the oil capacity is "2 qts. with oil filter". However, it appears that you used almost 2 1/2 quarts if you included the oil poured into the filter.' I'm sorta confused on that issue. Should I purchase 3 quarts for my impending oil change?? Thanks for taking your time to illustrate to us, the steps to do this oil service.

@GetGonewithUS 3 года назад

2 quarts, exactly what is shown at timestamp 1:50 in the video!

@rawbdiggity 2 года назад

Thanks Chuck excellent video, have you noticed how hard it is to find Rotella? I’m in UT hard to come by as of late.

@GetGonewithUS 2 года назад

Not here.😀

@davidbutcher1425 3 года назад

Thanks. I need to take care of this on our new . . . Gently used Suncruiser 37F! You look familiar! I installed a Hercules Tow Bar with inertial Brake; and baseplate & Cables to our Jeep JK several years ago . . . Towed with 3 MHs now! We be mudding sound familiar?!?

@GetGonewithUS 3 года назад

You are welcome. WeRmudfun too! LOL

@johnmurray5319 Год назад

Great video. One video I don't see is on changing your house batteries. I would love to find one - especially with 4 batteries mounted in the steps - that is the way my Tiffin Allegro Open Road 2016 36LA is.

@GetGonewithUS Год назад

Thanks John. Your battery setup is different from ours anyway.

@eddd7361 3 года назад

For our first oil change your video was a big help. Wrench tip worth knowing about & I purchased one, Where did you get the rubber tip for the wrench, mind did not have then? Thanks

@GetGonewithUS 3 года назад

Good luck with the oil change. If the filter gives you trouble you can wrap rubber around it. I keep an old bike inner tube in my toolbox for such occasions. 😀 The red tips don't last long, we are down to one left. LOL Here is the link for the wrench... amzn.to/2lQ76fk

@pattyann8661 5 лет назад

i live in nebraska and my friend who lives in wisconsin called me because he is having a hard time removing the oil filter from his onan generator,, well i told him that he's in good luck because i am planning on making a trip to wisconsin next week and i told him to hold off with the generator and i will do it for him.

@GetGonewithUS 5 лет назад

Good luck, they are tough to get off the first time. We wrapped some rubber from a bicycle inner tube around the exposed part of the filter, then put the filter wrench over that. Grabbed the wrench as tight as we could, followed by a couple of choice words and it came off. Be careful near that shielding, it will cut skin easily...ask me how I know! LOL

@Mikemarquez3884 Год назад

Wow, thank you for the info. Where did you find that filter wrench?

@GetGonewithUS Год назад

You are welcome. There is a link to the wrench in the Description Box below the video. 😀

@45auto 5 лет назад

I live in my older RV full time. Most RV parks will not allow you to do any maintenance (anything involving fluids) so take care of this before you hit the road.

@GetGonewithUS 5 лет назад

Thanks, we are aware of that situation and are looking at possible solutions. If we have to pay someone to do it we will, unfortunately!

@dcoleman7522 4 года назад

Great video. Do you still need the special tool after the 1st time? I ask because I have oil filter tools that I have bought for my cars and I have noticed that I really only need them once. When I hand tighten when it is time to change I can actually remove the filter with my hand. I have never had an issue with leaks. Of course oil changes in the Car are about twice a year for me. I am thinking of having my dealer ensure it is not too tight so when I am ready to change I may not require a special tool. Thoughts?

@GetGonewithUS 4 года назад

Thank you! I always tighten it 1/4 turn passed hand tight on everything I change oil on. The grid that is under the 5500 can cut your hand, don't ask me how I know. LOL I use the wrench, to be on the safe side.

@RVHabit 5 лет назад

I have the 4000Q so no oil filter for me. I switched to the Rotella oil last year from Castrol. I like that drain plug I don't have that. I exercise my generator every 2 to 3 weeks with load for about an hour. Have you ever tried the SeaFoam hot soak to clean the carb? I do that also every spring. Always great videos, Lou.

@GetGonewithUS 5 лет назад

Hi Lou! We had the 4000 in our Class C and I agree with you, the drain plug is a lot easier. I haven't tried the sea foam, I'll have to look into that. Thanks for the tip. 😃

@loum664 5 лет назад

@@GetGonewithUS Oh that's right I forgot you had the Class C before Maggie. I did a video on it following Seafoam recommendations. It is listed on my channel as generator maintenance and exercising. I think it seems to help. These Onan generators are famous for getting the carbs clogged.

@GetGonewithUS 5 лет назад

Thanks, we'll check it out! We had the Class C for 10 years and never had a problem with the generator or anything really. Maggie on the other hand is 'Special' lol, so we better check it out. 😃

@richardwallace9133 5 лет назад

Chuck where did buy that nifty 3 pronged oil filter wrench. I really liked that cause that Onan filter is hard to get at.

@GetGonewithUS 5 лет назад

I picked it up locally, but it is similar to this one... amzn.to/2OkoDGz (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases) Onan sells their own, but I heard bad reviews on it. This one works fine after the first time the filter is removed. LOL

@PierreMichael2020 Год назад

Thank you so much for this video, very helpful. Just have one question... it looks like you didn't use the filter wrench when you put the oil filter back on, look like you it's tight enough just by hand (without wrench), is that correct? or did you use the wrench to make sure it's tight enough? It's my first time doing this, so just want to make sure I do it right... thanks again. Pierre.

@GetGonewithUS Год назад

You are welcome Pierre! I did not use an oil filter wrench to tighten it. I have been doing oil changes on all sorts of engines for over 40 years and have developed a feel for the tightness. For first time I would recommend you use the wrench though as per instructions. Good Luck! 😀

@domruffolo5986 3 года назад

Hi loved your info on generator, 1 question can we put synthetic oil ?

@GetGonewithUS 3 года назад

Thanks Dom. I have heard people use synthetic oil in their generators without a problem. We personally do not use it ourselves. 😀

@richardweston3302 4 года назад

Great video! Where do I get the oil filter wrench can you include a link?

@GetGonewithUS 4 года назад

Thanks Richard, here is the link to the wrench... amzn.to/2lQ76fk

@jeffedwards3001 7 месяцев назад

Do you buy your oil and filter from the dealer? Would the automotive parts place have the oil and filter thats recommended for the v10? Thanks great videos

@GetGonewithUS 7 месяцев назад

We have links to the filter on Amazon in the description description box under the video.

@5alarmpb 4 года назад

Nice job with the video. I would prefer to use the 15w-40. However all I can find in that viscosity is labeled for diesel engines. I actually use the Rotella brand in my diesel truck. Is there a gas engine version or is the diesel version ok to use in the generator?

@GetGonewithUS 4 года назад

We do use the diesel version and have since 2005 with 2 different RV's. There are people out there who don't agree. It's your call. 😃

@GreedeeVids Год назад

Great video! Really appreciate the help. It was like having my old man showing me how to do the work. Hes passed and we never had a rv. So appreciate it!

@GetGonewithUS Год назад

Thank you. We are glad you found the video helpful. 😊

@tinacampbell8539 Год назад

I’m going to order the oil filter wrench remover tool that you listed, but what is the ratchet thing , and is there an extension that I need as well , and are they specific sizes? Sorry , I don’t know these things and I don’t have a bunch of tools. Thanks so much for your video!

@GetGonewithUS Год назад

You are welcome Tina. We used a 3/8" ratchet with a small extension. That is what the Oil Filter remover tool is mounted to. You should be able to pick it up at Home Depot or Walmart. Good luck!

@tinacampbell8539 Год назад

@@GetGonewithUS Thank you 🙏 I appreciate your help so much!

@lousterzenbach7235 4 года назад

Can you provide the description [or maybe a link] to that device that you used to take the filter off?

@GetGonewithUS 4 года назад

amzn.to/2lQ76fk

@legaleagleandpaws8198 5 лет назад

Do you have a link for that tripod thing to take the gen set filter off? Btw, why not set up a amazon channel with the stuff you use and would recommend? You are a good selector if you know what I mean:) Hopefully someday you will do solar ...lol

@GetGonewithUS 5 лет назад

This is the link to the oil filter wrench... amzn.to/2DDSMML (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases) This is the link to our Amazon Store, it needs to be updated... www.amazon.com/shop/wermudfun 😃

@tedtuesday6278 4 года назад

How did you actually get the 2 quarts in the gen. I know you said it took a while but what was the process. I can only get just over quart in.

@GetGonewithUS 4 года назад

We give it time to really drain, then put fresh oil in the filter and start filling the generator slowly and then just keep topping it off. It will take time, but the 2 quarts do fit. 😀

@josephtkacik7310 10 месяцев назад

Good video. However I found if I fill our 5500 up to the full mark after about an hour (give or take 15-30 minutes) the unit "stammers" and shuts down. I found a video where an engineer type (had the same problem) was looking at the dipstick. Determined that it was designed wrong. He lowered the level the "add" mark and the problem went away. I've since lowered our oil level and the unit has run just as it should.

@GetGonewithUS 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Joseph. That is interesting, we never had that problem. I would probably call Onan and ask them about it, just to be on the safe side. 😀