How to select proper engine oil for diesel generator set?
How to select proper engine oil for diesel generator set?
Nov 5, 2022
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The engine oil of diesel generator set plays the role of lubrication, cooling, sealing and cleaning in the unit. Selecting appropriate engine oil and changing new engine oil regularly can make the performance of diesel generator more fully and stably, and extend the service life of the unit. The engine oil of diesel generator set can be selected according to the following aspects:
1. Select the appropriate brand and type. If you want to use CF, you cannot use CD. For example, Cummins engine will use special oil for Cummins generator.

2. Diesel engine oil with high viscosity should be used in summer and high temperature seasons, on the contrary, diesel engine oil with high viscosity and thin viscosity should be used in winter when the temperature is low.

3. Diesel engine oil shall be replaced 60 hours after the running in period of the diesel generator, so as to prevent the diesel engine oil polluted from harming the diesel generator.

4. The amount of diesel engine oil for diesel generator set shall be selected according to the specific conditions of each diesel generator, and shall not be less or more.

5. Choose genuine engine oil, and do not buy fake or low-quality diesel engine oil for cheap, so as not to do more harm to the diesel generator.
Proper selection of engine oil can bring its technical performance into play and ensure the normal operation of diesel generator set. Welcome to consult the generator set manufacturer Shandong Huali Electromechanical Co., Ltd. for the maintenance of diesel generator sets.
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