ReelFaster 53 #1 Posted July 29, 2022 Picked this up last weekend and rookie mistake I just assumed because of the serial # it had an Onan engine. What am I looking at here or rather what kind of engine, I am not that mechanically inclined. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick3478 428 #2 Posted July 29, 2022 Yeah, Onan Performer P216. Usually good, smooth running engines if you keep the oil clean. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cee245 818 #3 Posted July 29, 2022 Correct. It's a P216 Onan twin. It's a 1991. Also has the Eaton 1100 tranny which takes 30wt motor oil or your favorite 10w 30 brand. Lots of opinions, but you'll be fine with it. It's a good model IMHO 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,049 #4 Posted July 29, 2022 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReelFaster 53 #5 Posted July 29, 2022 Thanks so much all, much appreciated truly. I am going to keep the oil change fresh for sure. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,237 #6 Posted July 29, 2022 (edited) Give the manual a good read. There are separate, and different, oil filters for the engine and the transmission--you can use the same 10w-30 oil in both but there are two separate circuits. As noted, the P216 is a good engine but it expects to be taken care of properly. Good luck and enjoy! Edited July 29, 2022 by Handy Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReelFaster 53 #7 Posted July 29, 2022 3 hours ago, Handy Don said: Give the manual a good read. There are separate, and different, oil filters for the engine and the transmission--you can use the same 10w-30 oil in both but there are two separate circuits. As noted, the P216 is a good engine but it expects to be taken care of properly. Good luck and enjoy! Thank you and will do. I am reading through it right now and making a list of maintenance items. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
