The operation of diesel generators cannot do without engine oil (lubricating oil). Diesel engine oil can well protect the generator set and reduce friction on the unit. The quality of diesel engine oil directly affects the service life of diesel generators. Therefore, the selection and usage of diesel engine oil for diesel generators have a certain degree of scientificity.
There are many brands and types of diesel engine oil, and it is essential to choose the one that suits your diesel generator. If you want to use CF-level ones, you cannot use CD ones. For instance, for Cummins engines, Cummins generator special engine oil should be used.
- In the hot summer season, high-viscosity diesel engine oil should be used; conversely, in the cold winter, high-viscosity and thin diesel engine oil is required.
3. After 60 hours of the running-in period, the diesel engine oil of the diesel generator should be replaced again to prevent contaminated diesel engine oil from damaging the diesel generator instead.
4. When using diesel engine oil for diesel generators, it is essential to pay attention to the amount used; it should neither be too little nor too much. Please refer to the user manual of each diesel generator for details.
5. When choosing diesel engine oil, please select genuine oil. Do not buy counterfeit or inferior diesel engine oil at a low price. So as not to cause greater damage to the diesel generator.
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Post time: Oct-13-2025