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RonNBama · 12-21-2007, 05:48 PM

I just placed an order for $268 worth of filters to keep my Cummins happy. Should be a two year supply unless I get some bad diesel. Now all I need is a few gallons of Rotella T-type or Delo, a couple of bags of kitty litter and a few rolls of paper towels.

Merry Christmas to all you folks in MonacoLand.

RonNBama · 12-21-2007, 05:48 PM

I just placed an order for $268 worth of filters to keep my Cummins happy. Should be a two year supply unless I get some bad diesel. Now all I need is a few gallons of Rotella T-type or Delo, a couple of bags of kitty litter and a few rolls of paper towels.

Merry Christmas to all you folks in MonacoLand.

Life Style · 12-21-2007, 07:54 PM

I use the Delo 400LE, only because it is easyer to locate.
I believe Delo 400LE is the only Delo offered now.
Confirming with Cummins that this oil is good for older engines and newer style Low Emmision engines.

Thought the Kitty Litter was for (Cat) owners.

Life Style
Tom

RonNBama · 12-22-2007, 05:11 AM

"CAT" owners.

Sixpack98 · 12-22-2007, 06:04 AM

I admire your sense of adventure.

I usually end up with more oil on me and the wife wont let me get within a mile of the house.

mark

MonacoMama · 12-22-2007, 06:15 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Thought the Kitty Litter was for (Cat) owners </div></BLOCKQUOTE>LOL...It must be a California thing..Sacs has never needed "Kitty Litter" when does oil changes... I guess we are afraid of the "Environmental Cops" in California

Life Style..I would also like to officially welcome you to iRV2..and the Monaco Owners Forum

I feel you gave ventured onto the friendliest and most knowledgable forum around. The members on iRV2 are just like you ...filled with great information

...and willing to help when they can!

I would be honored to wave the "Pixie Dust" across your name to give you the "Monaco Owners Forum Member" moniker...just say the word! By the way...in case you hadn't noticed.. I am the "silly" one here at Monaco...so watch out for some of my goofiness to creep into your subjects!

Again..welcome to iRV2...and keep the posts coming!

MonacoMama · 12-22-2007, 06:18 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Now all I need is a few gallons of Rotella T-type or Delo </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Bama... Costco in California carries the Delo at a great price...of course..it is a "Case of 6"

RonNBama · 12-22-2007, 09:44 AM

I did good today. Found the Delo at WallyWorld for around $10 a gallon. Disposed of my last oil change in their recycle pit. Used the same 5gal bucket to catch the drained oil without spilling a drop! Poured the old oil in a local waterway which is populated by endangered stangin' digutus snails. (Not really. Everyone knows those aren't on the endangered list.)

Anyway, she is purring like a new Singer sewing machine and to my educated ear, I feel like she will get at least 16 MPG.

How often do you guys replace the coolant filter? I recall reading that it should be at every oil change(?).

teofff · 12-22-2007, 10:15 AM

Bama:
What are the hours of operation for the Bama Quick Lube and chitlin stand???

SacsTC · 12-22-2007, 11:52 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">How often do you guys replace the coolant filter? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
<span class="ev_code_RED">Coolant Filter???</span>
Wha chu talkin bout Bama?? What coolant filter?? Ain't got no dang coolant filter..

William Willard · 12-22-2007, 12:24 PM

Yall have to excuse SacTC, he`s from CA.-- The newer 400ISL`s don`t have the coolant filter -- I`ve had the Cummins with the filter, but changed ever 2nd oil change -- Check for a shutoff valve by the filter -- If not, you`ll lose some coolant -- William Willard -- My East Texas name is Billy Paul Willard

SacsTC · 12-22-2007, 12:30 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Used the same 5gal bucket to catch the drained oil without spilling a drop! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Bama, According to my manual, You spilt over a gallon if you caught it all in the same 5 gallon bucket...

William Willard · 12-22-2007, 12:38 PM

SacsTC -- The filter holds a gallon, & Bama was probably a little low on oil -- HEY BAMA, jump in here -- I`m trying to take up for ya -- Bill Willard

RonNBama · 12-22-2007, 02:35 PM

Doh! No mercy!

They got ya Sacs. You too young to remember these antique engines. She definitely has what looks like a filter and it's loaded with some sort of chemicals for the treatment of said coolant. I have not noticed a shut-off though and I didn't report the amount of coolant I dumped on the floor! I will find that shutoff if mine has one.

Yep, the 5 gal bucket held everything that drained out. I had a second bucket standing by just in case. The filter went into the second bucket. New filter held almost a gallon (maybe 3 qts) and she was about a quarter-inch low on the stick (2-qts?). 'Preciate you watchin' my back Bill.