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mydogmax · 11-04-2017, 05:03 PM

does anyone else change the oil and grease the mh themselves other than me? just wonder how many grease zerks Ive missed. Still think this machine can drive better.

96 Wideglide · 11-04-2017, 05:20 PM

Well, I do for one, and I doubt grease is going to have much effect on how your coach drives.

Mhcorrigan · 11-04-2017, 05:24 PM

No where to put 11 gallons of used oil.

smballou · 11-04-2017, 05:25 PM

I do all my own maintenance and repairs that I can but it's hard on the floor for me anymore lol .I have 2001 Windsor 40pwd 8.3

smballou · 11-04-2017, 05:30 PM

Mine has 12 on the front end 3 on the steering shaft then the drive shaft has 5 then 4 for the rear brakes I think that's it .

wackymac · 11-04-2017, 05:41 PM

I do all my own maintenance. Been doing it for 16 years. Yesterday and today I greased the front end, changed oil in the engine and generator, checked and added water to the 4 house batteries and changed all 10 of the COPs. A couple of weeks ago I replaced the alternator.

C&SL · 11-04-2017, 05:42 PM

Always do my own maintenance, The only thing I did not do was replace tires, CAC,/ Radiator & Repair my 3 x 3 upright tube gusset on drive axle. We are full time & do not have a S&B anymore.

C&SL
05 Sig.

doublechevy · 11-04-2017, 06:24 PM

Do all my own maintenance mostly everything except engine repairs, Would consider doing that if I had the experience with diesels. May have to learn about engine repairs

8.3Oilbuner · 11-04-2017, 06:31 PM

Hi Mydogmax and fellow coach owners; Yes, since I retired I have the time to do my own maintenance. At least I know all the fittings get greased. Smballou hit the number for all the fittings to be greased. I use Valvoline Synthetic grease as it meets the specs. for all my vehicles. Put 21 quarts in my 2001 34PB Windsor with the 8.3. I use 2 old gas cans to put my oil in and take it to any of the local auto parts store. They have a limit of 5 gal. per visit, but let me recycle the 6 gal. of oil when I tell them what engine it came out of. Not too inconvenient. I would like to hear Mydogmax comment a little more on the drivability of his 40' coach. My 34' drives just fine with no aftermarket products. Just wondering! Also do all of my 7.5 generator maintenance. Don't think I could afford this large house on wheels if I did not fix everything myself. Everyone have a great day!

Topman · 11-05-2017, 01:40 AM

I have always done my own maintenance on our coach and my other equipment as well for many years. I enjoy the challenge and satisfaction from each project I complete. I am fortunate to have a shop with a pit which makes working on (and under) the coach somewhat easier.

I know others who would choose not to do the work themselves and have the work done for them. I totally respect that.

The main thing is to keep these machines in the best condition we can so we can enjoy using them hopefully "trouble-free"...
Iver.

C&SL · 11-05-2017, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topman

I have always done my own maintenance on our coach and my other equipment as well for many years. I enjoy the challenge and satisfaction from each project I complete. I am fortunate to have a shop with a pit which makes working on (and under) the coach somewhat easier.

I know others who would choose not to do the work themselves and have the work done for them. I totally respect that.

The main thing is to keep these machines in the best condition we can so we can enjoy using them hopefully "trouble-free"...

Iver.

[emoji106]A pit would me nice!

C&SL
05 Sig.

wackymac · 11-05-2017, 05:20 AM

Don't think I could afford this large house on wheels if I did not fix everything myself.

Same here!!!

vito.a · 11-05-2017, 11:20 AM

Your owners manual should have a grease zerk diagram. I keep an extra copy of that page in a plastic cover and take it with me under the coach.

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mydogmax · 11-05-2017, 11:28 AM

I haven't pulled the cover off the steering column yet to see if the u joint has a grease fitting like the one underneath. My local oil change place will take my oil. Use a sawed off 30 gallon barrel to drain it in.