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Southern California Oil Change

I'm looking for a place to take my 98 U320 for an oil change in the So Cal area. Any help would be appreciated.
Greg & Nettie
1998 U320 40Ft Limited Edition
Build #5382
2014 Ford Cmax toad
Escapee #122299

Re: Southern California Oil Change

Reply #1 –
What part on SoCal?

I use Mitch's Automotive in Irwindale. Mitch was recommended by a nearby RV repair shop, and has worked out well for me.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

Re: Southern California Oil Change

Reply #2 –
Quote from: GKCigar –
I'm looking for a place to take my 98 U320 for an oil change in the So Cal area. Any help would be appreciated.

I use the cummins dealer in San Clemente.  Rincon truck center. 

Barry likes the freightliner dealer in Claremont?
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Southern California Oil Change

Reply #3 –
Colton Truck Repair on 10 near 215.
1994 U280, Build 4490
Deming, NM.

Re: Southern California Oil Change

Reply #4 –
Tom; I live in Torrance Ca. It's in the southbay area, just south of LAX.
Greg & Nettie
1998 U320 40Ft Limited Edition
Build #5382
2014 Ford Cmax toad
Escapee #122299

Re: Southern California Oil Change

Reply #5 –
Has anybody used Camping World in La Mirada for an oil and lube?
Greg & Nettie
1998 U320 40Ft Limited Edition
Build #5382
2014 Ford Cmax toad
Escapee #122299

Re: Southern California Oil Change

Reply #6 –
Quote from: GKCigar –
Has anybody used Camping World in La Mirada for an oil and lube?

I wouldn't let any Camping World near anything chassis related.  Maybe an occasional simple RV house item, but nothing related to drivetrain, suspension, etc.  Much better to go to a truck service place.  Even then, do something so they don't use the wrong lube on your brakes (zip ties on the grease fittings are one idea that's highly recommended on the forum.)
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Southern California Oil Change

Reply #7 –
Thank you everyone for you advice. :D
Keep it coming if you have anyother suggestions.
Greg & Nettie
1998 U320 40Ft Limited Edition
Build #5382
2014 Ford Cmax toad
Escapee #122299

Re: Southern California Oil Change

Reply #8 –
Greg, if there is a Freightliner shop near you I would use them. They did a good job for me in San Diego.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Southern California Oil Change

Reply #9 –
I have once in a while used the SPEEDCO shops, they are usually willing to let you in the pit and I found them willing to be shown what zerks on the brakes to leave alone.  My only worry with all shops is their tendency to crank down as hard as they can on drain plugs and filters.
Gary B

Re: Southern California Oil Change

Reply #10 –
You could look for a Cummins Cal Pacific location.  I had a good experience with one of their locations.  They certainly know Cummins.

I have also good experiences with Valley Power, and they too have multiple locations.  They are a Detroit Diesel Allison service center but can certainly do regular maintenance on Cummins and anything chassis related.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

Re: Southern California Oil Change

Reply #12 –
Quote from: Roland Begin –
Sentence was a bit long I moved the period. :P

Roland

 ^.^d
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320
 

Re: Southern California Oil Change

Reply #13 –
Thank you all again for your input.
I've made an appointment with Rincon in San Clemente for engine and transmission fluids along with chassis lube.
Greg & Nettie
1998 U320 40Ft Limited Edition
Build #5382
2014 Ford Cmax toad
Escapee #122299