 |
|
07-22-2015, 11:42 PM
|
#29
|
|
Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 37,725
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by road dogs
I don't know if it's still true, but I know up to a couple of years ago, Transynd would turn a light brownish orange color after a year or so. Something about the dye they used breaking down.
|
That color is what ours looks like. I really need to pull a sample and send it to JG Lubricants for testing. I suspect it's still OK but I really need to make sure.
__________________
2009 45' Magna 630 w/Cummins ISX 650 HP/1950 Lbs Ft, HWH Active Air
Charter Good Sam Lifetime Member, FMCA,
RV'ing since 1957, NRA Benefactor Life, towing '21 Jeep JLU Rubicon Ecodiesel
|
|
|
 |
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!
|
|
07-23-2015, 06:07 AM
|
#30
|
|
Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: The Emerald Coast
Posts: 1,759
|
FWIW Here is a lit of Approved Fluids
Mine has been in for 3 years and about 30k miles. I had an analysis done and the TAN was .81. I called Allison and the Tech said it was good to go.
__________________
Jim and Jennie, Cats=Bittles and Potter, 2000 Dynasty 350 ISC
2013 Silverado 4x4 Towed with R1200GS in bed.
PROV23:4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint.
|
|
|
|
|
07-23-2015, 06:38 AM
|
#31
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Henderson, Nevada
Posts: 1,224
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_D
Probably because that's what Allison recommends in their published literature.
|
There ya go, the book thing, smarter than common sense!
__________________
2005 Newmar DS 4023, Spartan Chassis, ISL 370 Cumapart, 2008 Jeep Rubicon 4dr, 2015 Kia Soul, 1969 Italian & 2004 Akita
|
|
|
|
|
07-23-2015, 02:03 PM
|
#32
|
|
Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Martinez,CA
Posts: 721
|
OK
I have read many post about changing the filters only,but what I am need to know is how much fluid I will need,I see any where from 5qts to 10qts. 
Quote:
Originally Posted by rvtips
I have the 3000MH Allison with the deep sump that I am going to service.
Where is the best place and price to get the fluid and filters?
Is there any thing special I should be aware of ?
|
__________________
Our Rig
Phil and Joyce 2003 Safari Sahara.
2010 Honda CR-V Same color as the MOHO
|
|
|
|
|
07-23-2015, 02:12 PM
|
#33
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Freeport, ME
Posts: 4,707
|
Allison states that 10 qts of Transynd is needed for a complete filter change. I found out that if I do the filter change with the MH parked on a slight uphill slope I reduced the loss down a quart and a half.
__________________
Mike Canter
"Gunner" USN Retired, Airdale
2004 Monaco Signature 44' Conquest. Detroit 60
|
|
|
|
|
07-23-2015, 02:44 PM
|
#34
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Henderson, Nevada
Posts: 1,224
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by rvtips
OK
I have read many post about changing the filters only,but what I am need to know is how much fluid I will need,I see any where from 5qts to 10qts. |
3000 Deep sump, changing both filters, 4.5-4.75 gallons, mine took the 4.75, Filter kit & 5 gallons of fluid start and check at 4.5 when filling, easy job.
__________________
2005 Newmar DS 4023, Spartan Chassis, ISL 370 Cumapart, 2008 Jeep Rubicon 4dr, 2015 Kia Soul, 1969 Italian & 2004 Akita
|
|
|
|
|
07-23-2015, 02:46 PM
|
#35
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Henderson, Nevada
Posts: 1,224
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by rvtips
OK
I have read many post about changing the filters only,but what I am need to know is how much fluid I will need,I see any where from 5qts to 10qts. |
Detriot Allison Dealer, Have your serial number.
__________________
2005 Newmar DS 4023, Spartan Chassis, ISL 370 Cumapart, 2008 Jeep Rubicon 4dr, 2015 Kia Soul, 1969 Italian & 2004 Akita
|
|
|
|
|
07-23-2015, 05:37 PM
|
#36
|
|
Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Florida Cooters Club
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Venice, Fla.
Posts: 507
|
What color is Transyd when it is new?
Sent from my iPad using iRV2 - RV Forum
__________________
--Chuck
95 Newmar Kountry Star, Spartan Chassis, Venice, Fla
|
|
|
|
|
07-24-2015, 10:27 PM
|
#37
|
|
Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: On the road
Posts: 2,126
|
Red...
__________________
Happy Trails, 
06 Dynasty Countess III ISL//3060
07 Hummer H3
|
|
|
|
|
08-19-2015, 02:09 PM
|
#38
|
|
Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Martinez,CA
Posts: 721
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by rvtips
I have the 3000MH Allison with the deep sump that I am going to service.
Where is the best place and price to get the fluid and filters?
Is there any thing special I should be aware of ?
|
================================================== =========
OK I got it done 
When I removed the drain plug 4 gals.came out,when I removed the filters only 2qts. came out.For a total of 18 qts.
I used Shell Spirax ATF,I put 18 qts. in,ran it to get it hot and used the two arrows to check the level,it said add 4,so I put in the rest of what I had and rechecked it,now it says add 2?
I only took out 18 qts.Now it has 20qts.in it ? 
__________________
Our Rig
Phil and Joyce 2003 Safari Sahara.
2010 Honda CR-V Same color as the MOHO
|
|
|
|
|
08-19-2015, 03:44 PM
|
#39
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Freeport, ME
Posts: 4,707
|
Phil, I have a question for you. Your MH had Transynd synthetic fluid in it. I have to ask why you took it out and replaced it with a non Allison approved fluid? With Transynd you can go forever with only just changing fluid and topping it off.
Read the attached.
__________________
Mike Canter
"Gunner" USN Retired, Airdale
2004 Monaco Signature 44' Conquest. Detroit 60
|
|
|
|
|
08-19-2015, 03:46 PM
|
#40
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Cosby, Tn
Posts: 6,587
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by rvtips
================================================== =========
OK I got it done
When I removed the drain plug 4 gals.came out,when I removed the filters only 2qts. came out.For a total of 18 qts.
I used Shell Spirax ATF,I put 18 qts. in,ran it to get it hot and used the two arrows to check the level,it said add 4,so I put in the rest of what I had and rechecked it,now it says add 2?
I only took out 18 qts.Now it has 20qts.in it ? |
I would drive it on a trip before I added any more. Make sure you are leveled up before you do a check.
Steve Ownby
Full time since '07
__________________
Steve Ownby
Full time since 2007
2003 Monaco Signature
|
|
|
|
|
08-19-2015, 04:01 PM
|
#41
|
|
Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Martinez,CA
Posts: 721
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Canter
Phil, I have a question for you. Your MH had Transynd synthetic fluid in it. I have to ask why you took it out and replaced it with a non Allison approved fluid? With Transynd you can go forever with only just changing fluid and topping it off.
Read the attached.
|
================================================== =======
Mike,
Shell Spirax ATF is one of the approved fluids.
__________________
Our Rig
Phil and Joyce 2003 Safari Sahara.
2010 Honda CR-V Same color as the MOHO
|
|
|
|
|
08-19-2015, 04:23 PM
|
#42
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: On the Road
Posts: 1,608
|
I agree with Steve. Drive it and check it multiple times. Even a little slope will not be accurate. I wait until I see add X multiple times. I once had to suck an overfill out and it's not easy.
2007 Monaco Executive 45' 525 ISX
__________________
2012 Nu Wa 363RSBDA
2016 Ford F-350 Dually 6.7
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
