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Old 02-21-2015, 06:27 PM   #12
BruceK
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I accidentally ran my Onan MDKD 6.5 for several hours no load, not realizing the compressor unit for the fridge and separate freezer had died. It emitted blue smoke and using oil, presumably the bores were glazed.
I was able to reverse that by adding a doubled dose of snake oil (Nulon Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Treatment, Nulon being a large supplier of lubricants in Australia), as advised by Nulon, to an oil change. Scoff at the remedy by all means, but please remember it worked. I continue a standard dose each oil change, as insurance against unwitting underloading.
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