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Engine Fluid Reservoirs

I just acquired a 1993 Grand Villa U300 with the Detroit Diesel 2-stroke. Having trouble identifying the fluid reservoirs. Can anyone help from the picture I attached?

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The 2 reservoirs are for hyd fluid,the one marked oil is engine oil, fill out the signature so we know exactly what you have, someone
with that same setup will chime in.Looking at the picture your coolant hoses seem pretty worn.

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OK, the one marked "Chevron SAE-15W-40" is pretty self-explanatory as to what goes in, the other one?

And, signature is completed.

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Both originally came with and Foretravel recommends the same-- Delo 400 15-40.  BTW, there are filters in both-- how long since they were changed?

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I have no idea on filters. I did change the engine air filter - it had notes on it that it was last changed in 2012. This lady has been neglected for a bit. I won't take on the fuel filter - I'll leave that for an expert, but many of the rest of them I can handle.

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Quote from: jimedrich –
I have no idea on filters.

That is why I mentioned it.  Nothing complicated about  changing them.  Plenty of posts on doing it.  But, if questions, feel free to ask.

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Quote from: jimedrich –
I won't take on the fuel filter - I'll leave that for an expert, but many of the rest of them I can handle.
OK to let a "expert" change your fuel filters the first time, but be sure to pay attention to what is done and how it is done.  The fuel filters (along with the air filter) are critical to a healthy running engine, and are your only line of defense when you encounter a "bad fuel" situation.  You should always carry extra fuel filters with you, and you should have the necessary skills/tools (and confidence) to change them on the side of the road.

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My Dad was a diesel mechanic his entire life. I really miss his help and advice right now. But, I think he'd giggle at the sight of me elbow deep into a greasy engine.

Everyone needs a hobby when they retire. I guess I've found mine.

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Far left reservoir is hydraulic fan. Next one to the right of it is power steering. In middle of engine is oil filler tube. To the lower right should be the dip stick for engine oil.

see ya
ken

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The hard part is finding an expert as opposed to one that says he is an expert.

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Quote from: kenhat –
Far left reservoir is hydraulic fan. Next one to the right of it is power steering. In middle of engine is oil filler tube. To the lower right should be the dip stick for engine oil.

see ya
ken

Kind of explains why I had no power steering at low speeds. It's filled now, we'll see how it handles when I move from where I am back to my storage spot in a couple of days.  What do the hydraulic fan(s) do?

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They are like the radiator fan on your car,cool the engine.
 

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Quote from: jimedrich –
Kind of explains why I had no power steering at low speeds. It's filled now, we'll see how it handles when I move from where I am back to my storage spot in a couple of days.  What do the hydraulic fan(s) do?
John is correct. Radiator fans. There should be a hydraulic pump lower and in front of your engine oil dipstick. Driven with a large 6 or 8 rib belt off the main crankshaft. It will have large hoses in and out that lead to the radiator fan(s) and reservoir. If yours is original keep an eye on it. Look for oily dirt. Lots of post on hydraulic pumps. Most of them by me. :)

see ya
ken