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  1. What oil to use in a new Predator generator from Harbor Freight?

    Dec 30, 2008 · Predator "Hemi" engine.Thanks guys. Personally I am running Mobil 1 10w30 High Mileage in that same engine, albeit mine is the Predator 3500 inverter. My other generator may be …

  2. Generator oil? | BobIsTheOilGuy

    Oct 24, 2024 · I bought a predator 5000 generator that uses some kind of really common small engine. Any suggestions for a generator oil. 99% likelihood of this being run in the fall or winter. Will be …

  3. Help me understand grounding portable generators with a transfer …

    Apr 22, 2018 · That video covers portable generators used with electrical cords in the field and portable generators used on vehicles - neither of which is applicable to a portable generator used with a …

  4. Generator power plug | BobIsTheOilGuy

    Apr 17, 2012 · This may not be exactly what you are asking and IDK if I am saying this correctly but, here goes. After my buddy purchased his Harbor Freight Predator 9000 watt Generator (I should do …

  5. Best oil for Big Predator 9500W inverter generator?

    Mar 16, 2003 · Hello gentlemen! I just purchased a new Harbor Freight 9500W invertor generator to power the whole house in an outage. It requires a 30 hour break in process. What oil would you …

  6. Dropped some coin on Inverter Generators, want to break in correctly ...

    Jul 22, 2021 · I have a Harbor Freight Predator 3500 inverter generator. I broke it in on Mobil 1 10w30 HM for five hours at 25-50% load. Then I changed the oil (Mobil 1 10w30 HM again) and spark plug …

  7. EPA 3 vs. CARB ?? | BobIsTheOilGuy

    Mar 30, 2015 · All other things equal, what is the difference mechanically between CARB and EPA 3 rated power equipment? Harbor Freight makes 2 different 9000 watt generators. Same output, same …

  8. Predator 20 hr oil change interval? | BobIsTheOilGuy

    Jul 19, 2011 · Originally Posted by brainpause Why does the Predator require a 20-hour oil change interval? When I'm busy, That's every other day. Which Predator? My Predator generator with 212cc …

  9. Predator 9500W generator after break in oil recommendation?

    Mar 16, 2003 · So I finally made it through the 30 hour factory recommended break in process on my 9500W Predator generator. I used Castrol GTX 10w30 changes at 1.5 hours and then every 5 hours …

  10. Good info on Votex magnetic drain plugs for Predator 9500 generator

    Mar 16, 2003 · Hello guys! Just thought I would pass on some info about magnetic oil drain plugs I have. Votex makes arguably the best magnetic plugs on the market. I found a couple different ones that …