fleetgard lf 9009.
1996 cummins 8.3
tom wilson
--- In Diesel-RVs@yahoogroups.com, "Gary Van Der Starre"
<garybtt@...> wrote:
>
> What is the filter upgrade?
>
>
>
> Gerrit (Gary) Van Der Starre
>
> 2006 Horizon 2008 Jeep Wrangler
>
> Home Base Rochester, NY
>
> _____
>
> From: Diesel-RVs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Diesel-
RVs@yahoogroups.com] On
> Behalf Of Chuck & Mary Boros
> Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 12:04 PM
> To: Diesel-RVs@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Diesel-RVs] Re: Cumins C8.3 300 DIY oil change
>
>
>
> Dean,
> I always tell the tech how much oil the engine holds with the added
> statement that the oil pan on a motor home is smaller than on a
truck
> engine. I also stand there and watch them put the oil in. If they
use the
> oill filler hose with the dial on it, I make sure they dial in the
amount of
> oil while I watch. Then I look at the bill before I pay. Try
Speedco, they
> are all over the US. www.speedco.com They will let you go down in
the pit
> and watch if you want. For $25.00 more, they will perform an engine
oil
> anaylsis for you. I get everything done including the oil anaylsis
for about
> $180.00 including the filter upgrade on our ISL 400 engine. Chuck B
>
> Dean <gains44@yahoo. <mailto:gains44%40yahoo.com> com> wrote:
> Fred and George, thanks for the confirming info. I feel much more
> competent now.
>
> I have considered the Fumoto Valve, but always forget about it
until
> the next six month oil change. Will order one today.
>
> One of the reasons my oil changes cost too much at the service
shops is
> they were charging me for more oil than the engine apparently
holds.
> Not a big deal, but still more money in my pocket.
>
> Dean
> 95 CC Magna + Jeep GC
>
> --- In Diesel-RVs@yahoogro <mailto:Diesel-RVs%40yahoogroups.com>
ups.com,
> "Dean" <gains44@> wrote:
> >
> > My manual says I have about 28 quarts of oil in the engine. I
have
> > done six oil changes and each time have drained @ 20 quarts from
the
> > system and filled with about twenty quarts. The quantity includes
> the
> > oil filter and spillage (which I always seem to accomplish).
> >
> > My measurements are reasonably accurate. I have done the oil
change
> > with the rear wheels on a 6 inch ramp and also on the ground with
the
> > coach leveled.
> >
> > What is your experience with this engine as to quantities at oil
> change?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Dean
> > 95 CC Magna, 300 Hp Cummins 8.3L mech
> >
>
> Chuck & Mary Boros
> 04 Windsor 02 Ford Ranger
> Shelby Dog, Miss Kitty, Mr Lucky Cat
>
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