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Standard for Changing Generator Oil

Mar. 23, 2024

Diesel generators are essential equipment in modern society. When the main power grid fails, we use them to power our daily lives. This means that generators also have limitations and sometimes require maintenance to ensure that they can function properly when we need them the most. Frequent neglect of diesel replacement in diesel generators is one of the main reasons for poor maintenance. How long does it take to replace the oil of the generator?


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How often do you need to replace the generator, depending on the type of generator. Diesel engines come in various forms and power sources. How long you need to change the oil in the generator depends on many factors. To provide a comprehensive answer to this question, we must refer to some examples and then discuss them based on the questions at hand.

 

Below, please work with Dingbo Electric to understand how long it takes for the generator to change its oil.

 

If you cannot guarantee that your industrial diesel generator is filled with enough oil, it may cause your engine to stop running. This means that your operation will be stopped before replacing the engine of industrial diesel generators. To avoid malfunctions, you need to change the oil of the generator at some inspection points.

 

1. After installation and during the generator running in process.

 

Many industrial diesel generators do not contain gasoline during transportation. To reduce the damage caused, please confirm if the generator is equipped with oil. After installing the industrial diesel generator, it will be decided whether fuel needs to be added.

 

Moreover, your industrial diesel generator needs to have its oil changed quickly after the running in process. During the grinding process, unwanted particles (such as debris) may enter the generator system, causing adverse effects on the oil flow of the generator. So, changing the oil after running in can be used as preventive maintenance to avoid problems on the production line.

 

After a major malfunction occurs.

 

When industrial diesel generators fail, many problems are caused by oil system failures. If your engine oil is contaminated, causing the generator motor to not perform at its best, you may encounter power spikes or other malfunctions.

 

So, if you encounter any type of malfunction, be sure to check the oil and whether it is "dirty" or contaminated (such as full of debris). In addition, it is necessary to check the filter screen of the industrial diesel generator to see if it is filtered correctly.

 

If you are confident that the oil is indeed dirty, you should immediately change the oil to avoid further malfunctions.

 

After a large amount of leakage.

 

If the oil level inside your industrial diesel generator reaches an unsafe level for further operation, the generator should automatically shut down. Once this situation occurs, it will be a strong signal of severe leakage from industrial diesel generators. So, I suggest you fix the leak as soon as possible.

 

After repairing the oil leak, it is also important to change the oil. This is to ensure that no harmful substances or pollutants enter the industrial diesel generator system and to flush before the generator continues to operate.

 

4. A large number of generators are used.

 

Regardless of the reason, the generator oil should be replaced after prolonged use. The reason for this situation may be an increase in production demand or frequent failures of the national power grid, forcing you to rely more on industrial diesel generators.

 

The reason why it is important to replace the heavily used engine oil in industrial diesel generators is that it can only help the engine run smoothly and efficiently.

 

5. Change the oil at any time recommended by the manufacturer.

 

Although it may seem obvious, it is important if the generator manufacturer recommends changing the oil of the industrial diesel generator.

 

Changing oil is often not considered important and is often overlooked. For this reason, manufacturers suggest that in order to prevent engine failures caused by oil, the oil should be changed at specified intervals.

 

To ensure that you comply with these regulations, it is recommended that you track the oil change plan and keep records. Manufacturers also suggest pushing industrial diesel generators to the specified limits, which can cause pressure on the fuel system and should be avoided as much as possible.

 

In summary, the time interval you need to change oil largely depends on which type of generator you are using.

 

In most cases, there is indeed a certain time interval issue during the oil change process of generators, but in most cases, the oil change of industrial diesel generators depends on the specific event that triggered it.

 

As a professional diesel generator manufacturer, we always insist on using first-class talents to build a first-class enterprise, create first-class products, create first-class services, and strive to build a first-class domestic enterprise. If you would like to get more information welcome to contact us via sales@dieselgeneratortech.com.

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