How To Keep Engine Oil Viscosity High During Winter On Big Generator - Oil Heat Pad
Published 11/04/2025
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Question:
I’m looking to keep oil warm on a big high watt generator in an unheated shed. Which is better, the magnet or the silicone pad?
asked by: Terry
Expert Reply:
Good question, Terry. If your generator’s oil pan or engine block is steel, the magnetic Zerostart # ZE35MR is easier - it sticks instantly and can be moved to other equipment. But if the part is aluminum, the magnet won’t grab, and the Zerostart pad # ZE75MR would be the right pick. It adheres permanently and provides steady, moisture-sealed heat.
Both draw minimal power and make cold starts way easier.
Do you run that generator on a timer or plug it in manually before storms?
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Zerostart Heat Magnet Heater - 2-1/2" Long x 4-3/8" Wide - 120V - 200 Watts
- Oil Pan Heater
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- 120 Volts
- 200 Watts
- 2-1/2L x 4-3/8W Inch
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