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sparky52 · 06-10-2010, 07:03 PM

You say they only changed one filter in the transmission? The allison has two filters. filter pack runs about 55 bucks. If it has transsend that's almost 200 bucks for 5 gallons. I do all my own maintenance.

fkloster · 06-11-2010, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by sparky52

You say they only changed one filter in the transmission? The allison has two filters. filter pack runs about 55 bucks. If it has transsend that's almost 200 bucks for 5 gallons. I do all my own maintenance.

Does my 1991 Allison HT 747 4 speed transmission have 2 filters or 1?

EasyDoesIt · 07-13-2010, 04:24 PM

I got the onan generator, Cummins 360, and the Freightliner chassis done for under $400 at our Freightliner dealer

LindyT · 07-16-2010, 11:46 PM

For having a shop do the work, that's not terribly out of line.

As an aside -- note that the 'extended life fluid' (Transynd) in the Allisons is NOT based solely on mileage in a Motorhome application. You must (especially if under warranty) change the filters and top off every 3yrs and the fluid every 4yrs.

Not trying to start a lengthy debate -- just want to ensure people aren't following trucker maintenance schedules. Because of moisture content, etc... motorhomes operate on a different schedule.

SpursMVP · 07-20-2010, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegasdan

Nope.

Considering our coach has 2 fuel filters, plus 1 on the gennie, an oil filter for both, a coolant filter plus a huge Cummins air filter...this price sounds great.

I just did all of this myself and figure I spent $450--$500 on the materials alone. Filters and lots of oil can add up pretty quick.

squeak · 07-20-2010, 07:30 AM

you forgot to tell us that was also a detail / wheel balance/ top off tanks

azloafer · 07-20-2010, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by fkloster

Onan 7.5 Kw diesel Gen (fuel, oil, air filters + oil change)

Caterpillar 3176 325hp turbo (fuel, oil, air filters + oil change)

My trusted shop gets me for $93 an hour but they are EXTREMELY competitant.

Am i getting hosed?

The dealer that I purchased from charges $75 per hour as an incentive to purchase from him again in the future. Non-customers pay $110.00 Joe

azloafer · 07-20-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by azloafer

The dealer that I purchased from charges $75 per hour as an incentive to purchase from him again in the future. Non-customers pay $110.00 Joe

I have heard that some dealers charge as high as $140 per hour. So I think you got a decent rate. Joe

azloafer · 07-22-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JMonroe

Three of those 'oil changes', and I could just about replace my gas engine with a new one!

How many miles, typically, before a diesel engine oil change would be due, if going by mileage rather than time?

Ours is 15,000 or once a year, which ever comes first. We don't have a choice. Even though we will not have 15,000 on in a year we must do the yearly work to keep our warranty in effect. Joe

Gary - K7GLD · 07-22-2010, 08:09 PM

Thank God I do all our vehicle maintenance myself - including our Dodge/Cummins truck...

AND, if you document all your own maintenance with dates performed, and receipts for fluids and filters, your warranty stays in effect...

BUT then, I guess if you can afford $150K and better for them fancy new rigs, $950 for annual service is chump change...

GOLDWINGER2 · 07-22-2010, 10:47 PM

Even with an old MH you are going to pay the current hourly labor rate.
I have a 454 in my '88 MH, a HEMI in my '06 300, the filters cost the same at Wally World. I do my own service on all of my toys, from motorcycles to motorhomes. $950 a year pays for the service on all of my wheels. I wouldn't say that Gary is jealous or an @$$ H@(), he's just saying big bad toys cost and you have expect to pay or DIY.

J

mikron · 09-03-2010, 07:46 PM

Nope, I am on my 4th class A MH all been gas. Just picked up a 2008 Windsport and called to get cost for oil and filter fron repair shops and Ford dealer. They all said $85,00 to $100.00 and I said this gas. They said yep that is the cost for 6 Q of oil and a filter. Changed myself for $29.00 and didn't even have to lift the front end to get to the oil plug and filter.