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<blockquote data-quote="Sanford" data-source="post: 2306178" data-attributes="member: 27733"><p>Had a pair of 6.5KW generators on a bus. One started having serious frequency stability problems just after it was serviced (only the one serviced - they were always serviced alternately). As part of eliminating every possible cause we could think of we drained the oil and changed the filter for analysis. When we replaced them with our usual oil (we used Delo 400 in them) the problems went away. It was subsequently discovered that a synthetic oil had been used in the change prior to the start of the problems, and while there's no guarantee that was the problem since we never tried it again the evidence sure pointed that way. It's also something that may very well not apply to the OP's Honda since these particular generators were Wankel powered and used oil-circuit speed regulators for stability, which is why I didn't mention it initially. I bring it up now only because of the statement "There is no difference" because - well - there may be, depending on the application, whether or not there's any difference in the specifications.</p><p></p><p>And I read the second sentence, and third. One says "synthetic oils may be used", and the other says "recommended oil change intervals must be followed" which rather nullifies the extended oil change interval benefit claimed by synthetics. If "There is no difference" otherwise it would seem there's little advantage to be gained by paying the extra cost of synthetics. </p><p></p><p>It's one of those discussions that fits right up there with what the best cleaning regimen or lube is for guns; everyone has their own preference, for their own reasons. <img src="/images/smilies/smile.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sanford, post: 2306178, member: 27733"] Had a pair of 6.5KW generators on a bus. One started having serious frequency stability problems just after it was serviced (only the one serviced - they were always serviced alternately). As part of eliminating every possible cause we could think of we drained the oil and changed the filter for analysis. When we replaced them with our usual oil (we used Delo 400 in them) the problems went away. It was subsequently discovered that a synthetic oil had been used in the change prior to the start of the problems, and while there's no guarantee that was the problem since we never tried it again the evidence sure pointed that way. It's also something that may very well not apply to the OP's Honda since these particular generators were Wankel powered and used oil-circuit speed regulators for stability, which is why I didn't mention it initially. I bring it up now only because of the statement "There is no difference" because - well - there may be, depending on the application, whether or not there's any difference in the specifications. And I read the second sentence, and third. One says "synthetic oils may be used", and the other says "recommended oil change intervals must be followed" which rather nullifies the extended oil change interval benefit claimed by synthetics. If "There is no difference" otherwise it would seem there's little advantage to be gained by paying the extra cost of synthetics. It's one of those discussions that fits right up there with what the best cleaning regimen or lube is for guns; everyone has their own preference, for their own reasons. :) [/QUOTE]
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