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pjb · 02-10-2016, 11:10 PM

We have a 2005 Providence, Freightliner chassis, CAT C7, that we have owned for 5 years. I have changed the coolant and belts three years ago. I have done my own oil changes and have serviced the trans amongst other maintenance stuff. We are planning on a 3+ month trip this summer. My next project is to change all of the cooling system hoses, and maybe remove and have the radiator flushed, inspected, pressure tested. I have taken a look at everything I can see and will do a further inspection for all hoses related to the coolant system this weekend before ordering hoses. I have been looking for a specific procedure on this site to get an idea of what is involved in this project and have not found anything directly related to my rv. I have found general recommendations for servicing of the water pump, belt tensioner, fan bearing. Am I expecting too much? I look forward to your suggestions.

mel s · 02-11-2016, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by pjb

We have a 2005 Providence, Freightliner chassis, CAT C7, that we have owned for 5 years. I have changed the coolant and belts three years ago. I have done my own oil changes and have serviced the trans amongst other maintenance stuff. We are planning on a 3+ month trip this summer. My next project is to change all of the cooling system hoses, and maybe remove and have the radiator flushed, inspected, pressure tested. I have taken a look at everything I can see and will do a further inspection for all hoses related to the coolant system this weekend before ordering hoses. I have been looking for a specific procedure on this site to get an idea of what is involved in this project and have not found anything directly related to my rv. I have found general recommendations for servicing of the water pump, belt tensioner, fan bearing. Am I expecting too much? I look forward to your suggestions.

pjb
All of my coolant hoses are original at 146 k miles...but my serpentine belt tensioner failed, (and was replaced), at 105k miles.
Mel
'96 Safari, (rear radiator 250hp 3126 Cat)

rver98 · 03-27-2016, 09:35 AM

1. I would change your coolant to ELC (Extended Life Coolant) and BOTH thermostats (can be a culprit for overheating issues) and cap.
2. Change your oil and filter
3. Change both fuel filters
4. Service you generator - change oil and fuel, oil and air filters
5. Check your tires (how old)?
6. Transmission oil and filters have been done?