Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
RV Trip Planning Discussions

Go Back   iRV2 Forums > MOTORHOME FORUMS > MH-General Discussions & Problems
Click Here to Login
Join iRV2 Today

Mission Statement: Supporting thoughtful exchange of knowledge, values and experience among RV enthusiasts.
Reply
  This discussion is proudly sponsored by:
Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on iRV2
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 04-27-2017, 04:39 PM   #1
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Central IN
Posts: 352
Fluid analysis for a gas class A

I read a lot about people getting fluid analysis on diesel rigs - engine oil, transmission, generator oil, etc.
Are there similar tests for gas rigs and generators? If so, are they beneficial in sorting out the condition of the MH and gen engines?
Pete
purduepete97 is offline   Reply With Quote
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!

iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!

Old 04-27-2017, 04:46 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 4,569
Black stone labs will do it. I've sent in the oil from my SAAB. You'll have to look into it to see if it's worth it to you or not.
__________________
1996 Tioga Class C
2007 Monaco Diplomat 40 PDQ
TOAD 2012 Cadillac SRX 4
okcnewbie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-27-2017, 04:47 PM   #3
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 148
Absolutely, all fluids are about the same with the exception of engine and gen. oil.
jim27358 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-27-2017, 04:57 PM   #4
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Posts: 233
Everyone will have an opinion that's different. Myself, for engine (gas) I believe its a waste of money. Transmission and differential however is different. Both of those components can benefit for REGULAR analysis. The key being regular. For the amount of miles most people put on their units, having them done on a semi-annual will let you know early if there's an issue. Early is good and a lot cheaper in most cases. Higher mileage users generally should sample every other oil change. It is having the baseline numbers that makes oil sampling worth the money, if you don't do it regularly, don't expect it to magically find any issues down the road.
__________________
Bob and Karen. Retired and enjoying life's journey!
1999 Southwind 35S on a F-53 chassis our first class A
Loving this retirement thing!
buzz57 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-28-2017, 08:42 AM   #5
Senior Member
 
OLYLEN's Avatar
 
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Olympia, Wa
Posts: 2,772
I'm torn on the sample issue. Most all RVs need fluid changes and if done on time or mileage are very reliable. So I don't do samples. A question I have for those that do, has the testing save you anything.

LEN
__________________
2004 Clss C 31' Winnebgo
OLYLEN is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-28-2017, 08:54 AM   #6
Senior Member
 
AussieRv's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Everywhere
Posts: 156
Like Buzz57 mentioned, do it annually and have a baseline to go off. For the $28 odd dollars it cost, why wouldn't you. Especially if you plan on keeping your RV for many yrs.
__________________
07 Newmar Canyon Star 3410 - 34' 11 FT WH W22 Chassis 8.1L 75K, 2013 Honda Fit Toad, Full Time Family
AussieRv is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-28-2017, 11:51 AM   #7
Senior Member
 
Winemaker2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Western NY
Posts: 6,113
I get it for diesels - more components that can go wrong - oil coolers, after coolers, etc. My thinking is one of the best things you can do on a gasser (eng or gen) to confirm things are as they should be is to do a compression check.
You can do it yourself w/ an inexpensive tester and can repeat to see any trends. Comp check not as easy on a diesel. Mfg specs available for all engines as a guide / comparison.

Cost for analysis is around $25/ per + shipping - I'd rather spend that on more frequent oil / filter changes.

For tranny - unless you suspect problems I'd opt for changing fluid to synthetic and following mfg guidelines for fluid / filter changes - visual check of drained fluid for particles/ filings etc after draining & let settle in a clear glass container

Just my thoughts & practices - others may disagree.
__________________
Don & Marge
'13 Newmar Ventana 3433 - '14 CR-V TOAD
'03 Winnebago Adventurer 31Y - SOLD
Winemaker2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
class a, fluid, gas



Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Allison Transmission Fluid Analysis?? MoJoGraphics Allison Transmission Forum 6 02-05-2017 01:41 PM
Trans fluid analysis came back, copper slightly higher CountryFit Allison Transmission Forum 4 03-26-2013 09:16 AM
Discount available on fluid analysis Gary RVRoamer iRV2.com General Discussion 6 08-10-2012 09:15 AM
Allison Fluid Analysis Gary RVRoamer Allison Transmission Forum 22 01-18-2012 09:38 PM
Trip Trivia = fuel & oil consumption & oil analysis j griff Workhorse and Chevrolet Chassis Motorhome Forum 41 04-30-2008 11:20 AM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 11:26 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.