Westinghouse WH5500 — Changing Engine Oil
Maintenance · Lubrication System
For the Westinghouse WH5500, from the Westinghouse owner's manual.
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Before you start
- Dispose of waste oil properly
Procedure
- Stop generator and allow to cool several minutes if running.
- Move generator to flat, level surface.
- Use flat-head screwdriver to loosen oil drain plug.
- Position oil collection container under drain plug.
- Remove oil drain plug and allow all oil to drain completely.
- Wipe oil drain plug clean.
- Reinstall and tighten oil drain plug.
- Add recommended oil through oil fill opening.
- Use dipstick to check level; do not overfill.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Oil types: 5W-30 Amazon eBay $47.95, 10W-30 Amazon eBay $54.99, or SAE 30
- 4-stroke FridayParts $11.50 oil only
Source: Westinghouse 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.