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10-27-2019, 11:30 PM
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Oil Filler for 5.9 ISB
We have had our coach for 14 years and never added oil to the motor. ( I dont want to take it in to mechanic) I checked the oil today and found its on the low mark of the dipstick. Do I just pour it down the dipstick hole or do I have to crawl under the bed to put oil in?
I know this is simple but any idea is appreciated.
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10-28-2019, 12:41 PM
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Never changed oil in 14 years? If not it would be a good idea maybe I am reading this wrong? I don’t have an isb but there should be a fill cap in an accessible location unless it was omitted by mistake .
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10-28-2019, 02:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Roy1
Never changed oil in 14 years? If not it would be a good idea maybe I am reading this wrong? I don’t have an isb but there should be a fill cap in an accessible location unless it was omitted by mistake .
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We take it to a shop for oil changes every year, never been low on oil before so its never come up before. 
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10-29-2019, 06:59 AM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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Hey Pirate,
On the right side of the engine looking from the rear....just around where the dipstick is...should be a OIL fill cap. That tube also extends backward to make adding oil much easier and then you can push to collapse it.
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10-29-2019, 07:16 AM
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Monaco Owners Club Vintage RV Owners Club
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Should be a oil cap on top of the motor ..
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10-29-2019, 07:18 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pmiller1
Should be a oil cap on top of the motor ..
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Are you new to rear engine diesel pushers?? 
Access to most oil caps on top of the motor are under bed access...and quite often a pain. I think this is what the OP question mentions also.
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10-29-2019, 07:24 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mevman
Are you new to rear engine diesel pushers??
Access to most oil caps on top of the motor are under bed access...and quite often a pain. I think this is what the OP question mentions also. |
NO I have one . I'm sure not new to b5.9s either ... Theres always a cap in the valve cover on a b5.9... and on side radiators like mine rear theres one behind the serpitine belt also.
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10-29-2019, 07:27 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pmiller1
NO I have one . I'm sure not new to b5.9s either ... Theres always a cap in the valve cover on a b5.9... and on side radiators like mine rear theres one behind the serpitine belt also. |
You're a funny guy. Yep....oil cap on valve cover.  Access a pain.
I don't believe the OP has a side radiator...Ha.
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10-29-2019, 07:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mevman
You're a funny guy. Yep....oil cap on valve cover. Access a pain.
I don't believe the OP has a side radiator...Ha. |
I guess I'm new to rear  radiators in motor homes dayumm ... 
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10-29-2019, 11:19 PM
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Yeah no side radiator on my Kountry Star. I will check under the bed and lift up the engine tomorrow and see if I can locate and reach the oil cap, anything under the cover is a PITA for sure. 
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10-30-2019, 01:13 PM
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Its in the back in the middle of the rad brackets/ if it was a snake im dead.  Had dust on it, right there. Looked at the engine bay and followed the hose up to the outside inlet. Thanks to all. 
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10-30-2019, 01:19 PM
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10-30-2019, 01:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SeattlePirat
Its in the back in the middle of the rad brackets/ if it was a snake im dead. Had dust on it, right there. Looked at the engine bay and followed the hose up to the outside inlet. Thanks to all. |
lol 14 years awesome
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10-30-2019, 07:08 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club
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For 12 years I filled my ISB 5.9 thru engine valve cover oil cap. Lift bed, remove cap, insert large funnel and pour oil from gal jug. Two minutes & done. Beats the hell out of filling thru 4' x 3/4" tube.
For someone to say Cummins 5.9 does not have a valve cover oil cap, is someone thats talkin thru his _ _ _
Now if bed doesn't lift, thats another story
Glad OP figured it out.
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