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oil reservior question on U280

Hi,

What is this oil reservior for?  power steering maybe?  Left side of radiator on rear radiator Cat U280.
Picture attached.

Thanks in advance,
Dan 1989 U280 40'

Re: oil reservior question on U280

Reply #1 –
Yep, that's the power steering tank
Current coach 1996 U320 40'
Previous coach, 1990 36' U280

Re: oil reservior question on U280

Reply #2 –
John,

Any particularly special PS fluid it uses?  It's on add and i thought maybe I would pull the plug and put new in.
Dan 1989 U280 40'

Re: oil reservior question on U280

Reply #3 –
I think I answered my own question.  In the archives it mentions 15-W-40 and it sure looks like motor oil on the dipstick.

Thanks,
Dan 1989 U280 40'

Re: oil reservior question on U280

Reply #4 –
Dan:
There is also a filter inside that canister and it would  be good to change it when you change the fluid. 

To remove the old fluid it is usually easier to pump it out from the top as removing the plug is difficult and usually makes a mess.  As for the fluid to be used it usually is stated on the canister.  Mine takes Delo 400 15w40 but be sure to verify yours as Foretravel changes things from year to year.

Hope this helps
Jason
Jason
1999 U320 36'