How I Saved $250+ DIY Generator Maintenance, 30min 10x ROI #generatormaintenance

In this video, I walk you through how to service your home standby generator yourself for just $25 in parts. From changing the oil and swapping out the filter to testing the battery voltage—plus a bonus backyard workout and strawberry harvest along the way! Stop paying $250+ a year for basic standby generator maintenance! Save money, gain peace of mind before storm season hits, and get a 10X ROI on your time. The Battery Tester I Used: https://amzn.to/4schfQe My Generac 7hp uses a 3614 Filter and I get the cheapest one I can find: https://amzn.to/4eC6T6D I used a 8mm Rachet Set to get the door off my Generator: https://amzn.to/4ivnuLP I used protective eye wear because I'm paranoid about getting stuff in my eyes: https://amzn.to/4sxZ8EV Funnel and disposable gloves Disposable gloves: https://amzn.to/47qkQAX The drip tray was bought in the dollar store because it's cheap AF! You will also need paper towels and a used cardboard box. 🛒 Affiliate Links above, Support my Channel Please!! 🛠️ Additional Materials Used: Synthetic Oil (5W-30 / 10W-30) ~1.4 quarts ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 Why I Stopped Paying for Generator Service 3:35 Parts, Oil Types, & Filter Selection 6:20 Testing the Battery Voltage 9:40 Draining the Old Oil & Fitness Break 12:15 Swapping the Oil Filter 13:50 Pouring New Oil & Final Checks 17:00 Back to Auto & Final Thoughts If you found this helpful, make sure to hit that Like button and Subscribe for more homestead DIY projects! facebook.com/modelformat instagram.com/modelformat x.com/ModelFormat linkedin.com/in/modelformat/ reddit.com/user/modelformat/