in the pictures it shows a spin on auto type oil filter & says it is a pressure lubricated system. Is this true?
490603
No this unit has no oil filter oer pressure lubrication. The motor is made in China.
490604
No. It does not have a presurized oil system. There is no oil filter for this motor. I hope this helps.
490605
Unless Generac changed the motor this year, the 5943 does not have a spin on filter. It uses a splash lubrication system and does not have an internal oil pump.
490606
Only the GP15000E and the GP17500E come with full pressure lubrication which have a spin on oil filter.The GP1800,3250,5500,6500,6500E,and 7500E all have the slash sump engine as per the spec sheet I uploaded under customerimages.More info is available on generac site: generac.com/Portables/GPSeries There are other series with a full pressure system too.(XP and XG) those pictures are not for all models.
490607
NO it is splash type. Amazon is not too good about getting incorrect info off from their ad. Go to the Generac website and you will see it is not a pressurized oil system. No oil filter either.
490608
No. This motor does not have a pressurized oil system. There is no oil filter on this motor. I hope this helps.
14725
I'm not sure. I took a gamble replacing mine. My oil pressure gauge was acting up, but I'd just had my instrument cluster rebuilt so I figured it must be the oil pressure sensor. And it was.
1784761
Hi, no it doesn't need oil. It's a paper media filter. If you got a K&N; aftermarket filter that is cotton filter media, then yes, you would need oil.
1266055
Add a few drops of oil prior each use to the air inlet or install an automatic oiler to your system
320316
I have no idea. I have my car for 3 years now. this is the first time i replace it because the dealer said it was dirty. they where going to charge me and arm and leg so i went and bouth this replacement and did it myself. I would say everytime you change your engine oil check this filter and change it when it looks dirty.
1949963
The Brand of Oil & the Brand of Filter-- has nothing to do with when you change itYou can come on these forums & try to make a case about your preferencesBut are they fact based & what the vehicles motor requiresNothing to do with the manufactures silly recommendationsFollow only that you won't have much to do & will break downThey only suggest less than the bare min
1370165
It is actually oil, and they should have come with the oil in them. I ended up , upgrading to a different style, because I tried those twice and they were defective both times. Hope this helps.
1238886
If the filter is new it is ready to go out of the box. You shouldn't need to add any oil until you clean the filter.
854002
The fuel and oil are mixed and the filter will not remove the oil from the fuel. It will remove some water and a lot of dirt if any is present.
96384
it is a pressurized oil system as it has an oil filter on it. If it were the old type lubrication with a slinger it wouldn't have the oil filter. A side note. I can't say enough about this generator. I am really impressed with this unit and (knock on wood) up to this time is the best piece of machinery I've ever purchased! matter of fact I/we were so impressed with generac that when I wanted a pressure washer my wife suggested a Generac pressure washer, which she purchased for my birthday. This also is a fine unit. I've read negative responses from other customers but I can't say one bad word. These people have gone the extra mile to provide a well built machine and that is a rarity in today's world!
544397
The hydraulic filter is of the spin-on type, just like an automotive filter. As for a part number, consult the owners manual or local parts house for a cross reference.
1720460
Your hand, if have to use a wrench, you might want to look at your auto store for a oil filter remover tool, its like a zip tie the wraps around the oil filter. It sounds also like you(or someone else) put the oil filter on to tight, look in your manual or search it for corect amount of presuure. When replace mine I usually do a 3/4 turn on the filter when it is screwed on and just made contact with the engine.
1465050
No, you do not have to oil the filter; it comes pre-greased. Although, it is a little tough to fit in the compartment. You could add more oil if you wanted, for an easy installation.
1051425
when you turn the dial to filter oil, it doesn't filter? Make sure that it's pushed in all the way( the box).... it won't filter unless it's pushed all the way back.
1185477
Hi Sidney, when I first got the oil filter, I thought of the same thing. I thought I have to replace everything that came with it. Anyhow, when you open the oil canister from your car, you will see where both rubberized rings are located. I did not have to replace any of the rings since they were still good or looking good to me. I think the rings are functioning as kind of like a rubberized gasket that are preventing from oil leaking. You should inspect your rings to make sure if you need to replace them or not. Hope it helps.
690688
correct fluid if you have an auto. trans.; check applications here-http://www.redlineoil.com/application.aspx
223604
There are a couple of these pumps that look a lot alike, This one i believe is low pressure for a carbureted engine the other is high pressure for fuel injected... Check the airtex website to make sure I'm right (i've purchased both) this is threaded on both ends the bottom on mine attaches to the fuel filter housing the top to the line to the carb... hope this helps