Onan 4000 Generator Oil Change | Coachman Leprechaun 260 DS

Onan 4000 Generator Oil Change | Coachman Leprechaun 260 DS | RV Generator Oil Change

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RMA Garage

3 жыл бұрын

In this Video I change the Oil in My Onan 4000 Generator.
Leave comments below if you have any questions.

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@stevemalone2010 Ай бұрын

Thanks, just refreshing my memory for my Onan, also a 26 Leprechaun

@RMAGarage Ай бұрын

I just change the oil in mine and used this video for reference as well. Thanks for the comment.

@barbaram4487 Жыл бұрын

I just purchased a 260DS Leprechaun so appreciate your videos. I’ve changed the oil in a portable generator but not this big. Thanks for sharing

@RMAGarage Жыл бұрын

Glad we were able to help. Thanks for commenting.

@landrik_8179 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, appreciate the effort. I'd add not replacing the metal cover drain plug until the end. After refilling with oil you can fire it up and check for leaks around the drain plug, then replace metal cover. Keep up the good work!

@RMAGarage 2 жыл бұрын

That is a very good Idea. Checking for leaks after startup. Thanks for the comment.

@davenstorm7271 Жыл бұрын

@RMA Garage Sir are you still using the rotella 15w40 ? I just went and bought some and there are some telling me not to use it in my generator cause its diesel oil. It's a 4000 onan just like yours on a 2020 coachmen Freelander 21QB motorhome .

@RMAGarage Ай бұрын

@@davenstorm7271 I am sorry for not responding sooner....somehow I missed this..... The directions in the Onan manual say to 15W-40 in my climate zone. The oil says diesel on the bottle but it can be used with other equipment with the same viscosity. I did a lot of research on this.

@davenstorm7271 Ай бұрын

@RMAGarage I called Onan I asked about the 15W40 they told me to use 10W30 . They said that would cover temps 0 to 100 degrees . So I don't know what to do .

@RMAGarage Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip....and the encouragement.

@billgatti6458 3 жыл бұрын

thanks I knew I keep forgetting to do something. so I went out and got it done. I did notice you did not mention to clean the air filter

@RMAGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Bill, you are absolutely right. I should have mentioned checking the air cleaner.

@davenstorm7271 Жыл бұрын

How do you clean the filter on these ?

@robertallen6710 Жыл бұрын

@@davenstorm7271 You don't. You replace for cheap.

@jerrybaumert2394 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos - we'er newbies and love your modifications - saw your video on the plywood in the basement - do you have a video on how you removed the luan and replaced with plywwood.

@RMAGarage 2 жыл бұрын

I do not have a video. I will cover this in future episodes with more detailed information.

@tomkeilman8066 2 жыл бұрын

would be nice to see your opinion on checking oil level after you changed. You mentioned that the oil level was right to the top of the fill opening. It seems like that would be too full? Do you check oil level with the dipstick screwed all the way in? or with it at the end of the threads. Every lawn mower I had says to check oil level from the end of the threads, with the dipstick not screwed all the way in. Not sure of Onan is that way. Comments?

@RMAGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I have changed the oil many times and it always was right near the end of the fill opening but not all the way up. I guess in my world if you can see the oil in the fill opening, it's closer than other engines. It is strange Onan does this but it works. I check the oil by not screwing it in. I have checked it that way every time with no issues.

@brianbankston 7 ай бұрын

Hi RMA Garage, Thank you for the video. It was very helpful! I'm about to take care of this maintenance on my Onan 4000 generator. Is there no oil filter that needs to be changed with the oil?

@RMAGarage 7 ай бұрын

You are correct. No oil filter. Thanks for the question.

@davenstorm7271 Жыл бұрын

Hows your generator doing you still using the Rotella 15w40 diesel oil in it ? I just bought some for mine realky concerned about using it , just bought the motorhome in Feb !

@RMAGarage Жыл бұрын

Ours is holding up fine. No issues. Been using it for several years now.

@lordnetsplits3192 Жыл бұрын

Are there any oils for use in desert temps of 103 - 110

@RMAGarage Жыл бұрын

I checked my manual and their recommendation for temps up to 100 degrees and that is 15W-40 (Onamax) brand. They do reference a range from 32 degrees F and higher and that they say to SAE 30 (Onamax) Brand. But the manual just says higher. I do not know how high above 100 degrees F. I know this is not definitive, but its the best info I have.

@douglaskarpf481 Жыл бұрын

where did you get your generator exhaust pipe with the muffler?

@RMAGarage Жыл бұрын

Doug, We added the resonator (www.rvupgradestore.com/Exhaust-Resonator-p/55-1669.htm). We bought the resonator and contacted our local weld shop to cut the exhaust and weld the resonator on. Thank I painted the exhaust with VHT header paint (www.vhtpaint.com/high-heat/vht-flameproof-coating). I bought the paint at the local auto parts store. Hope this helps.

@TD-se5lc 9 ай бұрын

Do feel the resonator reduced the noise level ? Was it worth the effort? BTW, The exhaust looks great.

@phuvuong2507 15 күн бұрын

Just to confirm is your generator is diesel? Or gasoline is looking like diesel on the cover

@RMAGarage 15 күн бұрын

My generator is gasoline.

@amywashington4669 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have to do things like this or can I get it paid for? How many things do I need to do.. I bought an rv and you and the things you do are scaring me ..

@RMAGarage 2 жыл бұрын

You do not have to do these things yourself. You can take your RV back to the dealer to do most maintenance items. You might be able to find a general mechanic to perform the work as well. No worries. (2 Timothy 1:7-KJV). Thanks for the comment.