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Don't understand oil changes and service

I just spoke to a CC owner and he was recommended by Cummings to change his oil every 20,000 miles???????? We change ours at 8000 why???? the difference??  DAN
Dan & Shirley Stansel
2002 U295 4020 AGDS Build#6054
Towing Buick Enclave & M &  G Braking
Emerald Bay, Lake Palestine, Texas
MC# 16650

Re: Don't understand oil changes and service

Reply #1 –
His was probably a newer coach with more emissions system. 
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R

Re: Don't understand oil changes and service

Reply #2 –
Quote from: amos.harrison –
His was probably a newer coach with more emissions system. 

Yup, mileage varies by engine AND model year.  But basics are all engines call for annual change, irrespective of mileage.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Don't understand oil changes and service

Reply #3 –
Dan,
I know Monaco and others call for longer intervals between changes.  I take a different approach than I feel most do.  I send off a sample to find out the condition of the oil.  I test at around 6000 miles and use the results to determine next oil change.  There are alot of variables that effect change intervals.  I feel having the oil tested is the easiest way to determine correct change intervals.
Jerry
Jerry & Nanci
1999 U270 34'WTFI
2011 Malibu
A smart man knows what to say, a wise man knows when to say it.

Re: Don't understand oil changes and service

Reply #4 –
Brett:  I don't suppose you will be at the "Good Sam's" National Rally in Atlanta in Oct.  We are making plans to go.  DAN
Dan & Shirley Stansel
2002 U295 4020 AGDS Build#6054
Towing Buick Enclave & M &  G Braking
Emerald Bay, Lake Palestine, Texas
MC# 16650

Re: Don't understand oil changes and service

Reply #5 –
Detroit Diesel lets their two cycle engines go 100,000 miles between oil changes without specifying an annual oil change, only that the correct fuel, oil, and filters must be used... (please see attachment)
Scott Cook
1991 U300 36' 6V92TA
Old Town Penobscot 16
1984 Honda VF1100C (V65 Magna)

Re: Don't understand oil changes and service

Reply #6 –
...sorry, forgot to mention you MUST change your oil filter at least every 25,000 miles ...but I've been driving over a year on this current oil change and I'll be lucky to put on 15,000 miles
Scott Cook
1991 U300 36' 6V92TA
Old Town Penobscot 16
1984 Honda VF1100C (V65 Magna)

Re: Don't understand oil changes and service

Reply #7 –
If you read your manual Dan it will say 15K miles on your coach.  I had that on my ISC and my ISM.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

Re: Don't understand oil changes and service

Reply #8 –
15,000 miles a year is one thing, but 15,000 over three years is an entirely different pony.
 

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Reply #9 –
You are right Dave it is every 15k miles. Even with my state so fari am on my second oil change ofthe year. 
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon