Generac Part 5616 Extreme Cold Weather Kit For 2.4L; 22kW, 27kW, 36kW
Generac 5616 is an Extreme Cold Weather Kit designed for large 80 kW to 100 kW liquid-cooled standby generators with the 8.1L engine. It provides enhanced cold protection by adding an engine block heater and hardware. This kit is typically installed in addition to a standard battery-warming kit to ensure reliable starting and reduce engine wear in severe, sub-zero temperatures, requiring the use of synthetic oil.
Features
Engine Block Heater
- The main component is a powerful heating element that installs into the engine's coolant system (via a freeze plug port).
High Heat Output
- The block heater is sized for the large thermal mass of the 8.1L V-8 engine.
Mandatory Synthetic Oil
- The system requires the use of 5W-30 Synthetic Engine Oil.
