Speakrdude
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I just went and picked up my single cylinder Diesel (Kubota EU300) block for my genset from the engine rebuilders. New Piston, sleeve, bearings, guides, whole 9 yards.
Anyway, I need to put oil in it. (all 1.4 quarts of it.) I have never owned a diesel engine before so I have no clue what kind of oil to buy.
I went to the local Oreily Auto store with the service manual in hand and asked for help with the oil. The manual calls for a 20, 30. 10w30 oil. The clerk suggested I use a regular gasoline engine "synthetic oil" and most all oils are above the diesel oil specs nowadays. I have my doubts before I ruin a $1000.00 rebuild.
Thoughts?
Anyway, I need to put oil in it. (all 1.4 quarts of it.) I have never owned a diesel engine before so I have no clue what kind of oil to buy.
I went to the local Oreily Auto store with the service manual in hand and asked for help with the oil. The manual calls for a 20, 30. 10w30 oil. The clerk suggested I use a regular gasoline engine "synthetic oil" and most all oils are above the diesel oil specs nowadays. I have my doubts before I ruin a $1000.00 rebuild.
Thoughts?