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Allen Brack · 03-25-2025, 10:00 AM

Just wondering if anyone knows for a fact whether there is a changable filter for the hydraulic tank on the back of motor bay?
The tank does have a bolted clamp from the top about one and half inchs down that seperates the top from the bottom.
If it does have a changable filter,does anyone know where to purchase a replacement?

becks · 03-25-2025, 10:10 AM

You should put what coach you have in your signature.

jacwjames · 03-25-2025, 02:33 PM

If you have a hydraulic system (power steering, fan) with a reservoir that chances are there is a filter somewhere. Some manufacturers using in line filter type and other used the filters in the tank.

shootist · 03-25-2025, 02:44 PM

Look down on the left side/ rear of engine, should be a remote filter that is fatter than the fuel filters, follow a hose to the fan or the pump. Be organized when you change it, they pour oil until you get the new one screwed on. You'll lose about a gallon if you're slow and deliberate.

Lowflyer1 · 03-26-2025, 03:32 AM

As becks becks said, what coach do you have, model, year etc.? They are all different.
Someone with a similar coach will have a definite answer.
If you put your coach info in your signature, the info will appear in all your posts.

Allen Brack · 03-26-2025, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacwjames

If you have a hydraulic system (power steering, fan) with a reservoir that chances are there is a filter somewhere. Some manufacturers using in line filter type and other used the filters in the tank.

I have a in line filter in side box on passenger side rear box which houses a water and fuel filter. I know I have to service the spin on filter,but someone told me there was a additional in the reservoir that also needed to be changed? Just trying to clarify what my coach has. I have a 2003 American Dream motorhome with a 370hp ISL Engine

mg2016 · 03-26-2025, 11:32 AM

On my 2000 American Eagle there are 2 filters inside the hydraulic tank. If you are on a spartan chassis I suggest you contact them. Spartanrvchassis.com Have your spartan Vin handy.

Last time I changed mine they sold a kit, both filters and a new rubber seal.

71camaro · 03-27-2025, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shootist

Look down on the left side/ rear of engine, should be a remote filter that is fatter than the fuel filters, follow a hose to the fan or the pump. Be organized when you change it, they pour oil until you get the new one screwed on. You'll lose about a gallon if you're slow and deliberate.

Correct! On my 04 tradition it has a gauge on top of it to show you when it needs changed. Yes, be ready with new filter it drains fast.

jeepster87mj · 04-01-2025, 05:25 PM

My 91 Eagle has one filter in the tank.

kbmiddle · 04-04-2025, 06:34 PM

My 2001 American Eagle on Spartan Chassis with hydraulic side mount radiator has three filters in the oil reserve tank. They are stacked to be able to get them in there.