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1996 U270 Hydraulic Oil System Oil Capacity

Does someone know the capacity of the hydraulic system that powers the fans and power steering on this coach?
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Re: 1996 U270 Hydraulic Oil System Oil Capacity

Reply #1
Hydraulic System -

-- SAE Grade 15w40 motor oil -------------------------24.5 qts

What engine do you have?  This is for an M11 400 HP.  From Barry Beams site

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Re: 1996 U270 Hydraulic Oil System Oil Capacity

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Quote from: Jon Twork

Does someone know the capacity of the hydraulic system that powers the fans and power steering on this coach?

Regards,
Jon Twork
Retired, Unemployed, Homeless Transients
1996 Foretravel U270-36 w/24' Timberwolf Trailer

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Looks like 23 qts
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Re: 1996 U270 Hydraulic Oil System Oil Capacity

Reply #3
After thinking about my question I started going through my two Foretravel manuals and what do you know, I found the info. 23 Quarts and mine is a C8.3

Regards,
Jon Twork
JON TWORK KB8RSA
Full Time RVer (10+ Years) & Dedicated Boondocker
Retired, Unemployed, Homeless Transients
1996 Foretravel U270-36 w/24' Timberwolf Trailer
I firmly believe that tomorrow holds the possibility for new technologies, astounding discoveries, and a reprieve from my remaining obligations.
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