Generac 005324-0 / 005325-0 — Changing Engine Oil
Maintenance · Engine crankcase / oil filter
For the Generac 005324-0 / 005325-0, from the Generac owner's manual.
Applies to: Generac In Line engine
Before you start
- NEVER OPERATE ENGINE WITH OIL BELOW THE DIPSTICK 'ADD' MARK.
- Drain the oil while the engine is still warm from running.
Procedure
- Warm up the engine, shut it down and drain the oil immediately.
- Remove OIL DRAIN HOSE from its retaining clip.
- Loosen and remove OIL DRAIN HOSE CAP. Drain oil completely into suitable container.
- When all oil has drained, install and tighten OIL DRAIN HOSE CAP, and re-install into its retaining clip.
- Turn OIL FILTER counterclockwise and remove. Properly dispose of old filter.
- Apply light coating of new engine oil to seal of new oil filter. Install filter and tighten by hand only.
- Remove OIL FILL CAP. Add recommended oil. DO NOT FILL ABOVE THE DIPSTICK 'FULL' MARK.
- Start engine and check for oil leaks.
Specs & values
- Crankcase oil capacity is 4.0 U.S. quarts (3.8 liters)
- DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN oil filter
Source: Generac owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.