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memdave · 10-02-2020, 07:13 AM

Gary, where did you get your oil changed in Poplar Bluff, Mo.?
I live near there.
Thanks.

Gary.Jones · 10-02-2020, 07:22 AM

Dave

There are several Garys in this same thread so not sure who you are talking to, but if it is me, then I didnt get my oil change anywhere near you. I have routinely gotten my oil and lube done at a Speedco somewhere, most often about 10 miles from me in Greenwood, LA just across the state line from Texas on I-20. Speedcos are found near truck stops, and now have been bought out by one of the major truck stops. I have used the Speedco near Tucson and the Speedco near home for all my oil changes and lubes over a span of 6-7 years and three coaches. I have been very happy with Speedco. Now that they have been bought out by one of the majors (Loves?), some dont do coaches at all, some do, some charge much more than others, .... there are a lot of variations. I always call ahead to talk to them about their preferences, but my local and Tucson have always been happy to do my servicing.

They have also been competent. They used to use nothing but Baldwin filters when they were their own company, and now they use Fleetguard or Luber-Finer. Since I always carry spare filters for every filter on the coach (and belts), I simply ask Speedco's people to use my filters and give me what they were going to put on to put in the basement so I am always using reasonably new filters. Never been a problem. AND, they will happily run a computer analysis on the oil they take out which will tell you a whole bunch about how your engine is performing. Great information to know to avoid future problems.

Gary

dastout · 10-02-2020, 08:38 AM

What kind of engine holds 51 qts of oil? My 425hp Cummins will only take 31 qts at oil & filter change

Gary.Jones · 10-02-2020, 10:15 AM

My Cummins X-15 Diesel engine (605 horsepower) uses 51 quarts of oil with a standard oil change just like the Cummins ISX-15 engine. Feel free to look it up!

Gary

JeffJaneDale · 10-02-2020, 10:25 AM

WoW! Just had mine done at the National Indoor RV Center (NIRT) and it didn't come close. Way to shop for a great price.

I also changed our all eight tires for our coach and did shop for a good price. I went to Firebird here in Phoenix and my out the door price was $5,197.34. I liked the single piece valve stems on the inside dual tires as it makes it easier to add air. They have the equipment to balance the tires correctly and to check the front tires for round tolerences. Great service.

Gary.Jones · 10-02-2020, 10:45 AM

What tires did you buy all around Jeff?

Gary

gjbales · 10-02-2020, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by wolfe10

Yup, we ASSUME it was a GOOD JOB!

I believe he was saying "good job" for finding the work done for that price, not actually the quality of work.

Gene & Nette
2015 Thor Palazzo 36.1 DP
2016 Jeep Wrangler

fagnaml · 10-02-2020, 12:02 PM

For folks / visitors in the Houston / San Antonio / Dallas area I use RV Mobile Lube for my annual maintenance service (change oil & oil filter, change fuel filters, chassis lube, etc.). The full service cost is $430 --> RV Mobile Lube - Services & Prices

A Nice aspect of using RV Mobile Lube is they come to my storage facility to do the work. Their service is fast and high quality.

I change oil & filters on my Onan generator.

RichnSue · 10-02-2020, 12:21 PM

I enjoy and do my own oil changes every fall on an ISL 425HP, 26 quarts of Rotella 15w-40w T4 $81 for oil delivered to the house from Walmart. Fleetguard LF9009 oil filter $28 Amazon. $109 OTD, old oil recycled back for free.

Generator, same oil 6 qts $18 onan 122-0833 filter $8

Fuel filters at the same

Jchemie · 10-02-2020, 02:11 PM

Holy crap! 51 quarts of oil per change? Sure glad my diesel only uses 16 qts every 15K miles, and only another 2 qts for the diesel generator.

Prairie Dog · 10-03-2020, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jchemie

Holy crap! 51 quarts of oil per change? Sure glad my diesel only uses 16 qts every 15K miles, and only another 2 qts for the diesel generator.

Think in terms of gallons, it sounds better.

Capt. Bill · 10-03-2020, 08:13 AM

51 qts ofoil??? I've never heard of a diesel over the road engine taking that much oil??? What size Cummings do you have?

My 450 HP ISL only takes 29 qts with filter.

Happy Trails

Cruzer · 10-03-2020, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Prairie Dog

Think in terms of gallons, it sounds better.

I prefer to think of it as buckets. I use 5 gallon pails to drain my oil so if you think of it as a 2-1/2 bucket oil change it doesn't sound so bad.

If I just don't look at the credit card bill for 14 gallons (includes 6 quarts for the Onan) of Rotella T6 synthetic 5W-40 it doesn't bother me so much.

I prefer to do my own maintenance in my driveway because I will catch things that most won't and detect issues before they become a problem. There's alot to look at when underneath the coach. Plus, all the other stuff to do, like checking wheel hub oil, changing the fan drive lube, water filter, DEF filter, etc, etc. But I do understand that not everyone has a place to do that kind of maintenance. Full timers especially are limited. When I sell my business I'll go on the road but still buy some property where I can have a large garage to do that kind of work in.

Gary.Jones · 10-03-2020, 09:41 AM

This will be the third time that I have answered this question in the last two pages of this forum....

Believe it or not, the CUMMINS X-15 and ISX-15 605 Horse engines require 51 quarts of oil for an oil change. Yes, that is more than most, but it is a much bigger and more powerful engine that most, and most 450s and smaller engines use considerably less oil.

Just a comment... but it sure would be nice if people read more than the last 3 posts on a thread.... this happens over and over. I guess that some are unusual, but see a thread that is interesting, start at the first post and read all, or most, of every post that is posted in the thread to see if answers to their questions occur somewhere in the post. Just my observation.

Gary