Adding oasis transfer fluid?

[Richpatty]

Hey guys.

Since our rv was new, I have always had to add some fluid each year to my oasis. I have a larger NE-S model, but it’s routed the same as other models, with a reservoir by the engine. That is where I see the fluid being low. I have added about 3 gallons in the last 8 years, so it is not a lot…

I figured that the fluid is either boiling off, or the reservoir is overflowing when hot and then when it cools, it pulls it all back….. (Or both).

Does anyone ever have to add fluid, and if so, how often and how much?

Thanks
Rich

 

[Neemer]

Yes, I have to add fluid about once a year. I’ll add enough to take it from the minimum level to midway to the max line.

 

[Neal]

I add fluid I'm guessing annually, I have no indication of leaks.

 

[SteveMA]

Same here seemed to have to add a gallon or so a year which seems like a lot. I did have a very small seepage leak right around the connectors at the top of the boiler. (I would see the crusty dried up fluid and or some moisture) and I sorted that out with two wrenches to hold the boiler fitting while tightening the hose nut.

I keep thinking we have an air bubble in the system and then when it’s used a great deal - we have been living in our coach on the driveway, for 11 days because we had no power at the house due to the wildfires in the in the Santa Monica mountains. I found the reservoir just about empty when it had been above the minimum line when we first moved out to the coach and yet I don’t see any leakage anywhere - in the bays, around the pumps, under the couch…. I did see a procedure a while back for purging the oasis boiler fluid lines using a bucket and an auxiliary pump which I guess at some point I’ll have to look into to see if my theory has any validity.

 

[Richpatty]

Thanks everyone! Sounds like what I am seeing is pretty normal…. And I just went out now (in the light snow) and the reservoir is full and there was even some spilled on the ground as it appears it overflowed (I added some fluid the other day as it was empty).

I also have no signs of leaks.

And for those of you who need the yellow century fluid, camping world seems to have the best price…. $30 per gallon.

 

[redbaron]

I’ll chime in with about a gallon a year too.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

I must have something going on. I added about a ½ gallon the first year and I've never had to add any since.

 

[Rich W.]

Yup added fluid periodically, no signs of leaks, and the unit definitely doesn’t like it when it’s low. I think the water evaporates out of the transfer fluid mix over time, concentrating it, which accounts for the darker color over time.

 

[SteveMA]

Yup added fluid periodically, no signs of leaks, and the unit definitely doesn’t like it when it’s low. I think the water evaporates out of the transfer fluid mix over time, concentrating it, which accounts for the darker color over time.

Interesting thought. Makes some sense.

 

[Richpatty]

I need to check the PH…. Need to figure out how to get out a “sample”

 

[Joe Hogan]

The system in the DutchStar regularly purges fluid due to various reasons. Add too much fluid, it gets purged immediately during or after first use. Outside temp changes or altitude changes sometimes causes purge.
I watch level closely. Add fluid to Cold line when necessary.

 

[Rod]

I had to add transfer fluid on occasion, one gallon over roughly 40 months. I finally decided to stick my nose into the distribution module (DM-12) and found the leak. Obviously there was no thread seal applied to the lower brass fittings during assembly. Contacted ITR who requested pics. ITR said entire unit would have to be removed in order to apply thread seal. One year later finally made it back to Nappannee to have unit pulled and thread seal applied. Was also having periodic sticking of internal valve causing heat from kitchen heat register. Pull and repair almost $2000.00. Pull and replace DM-12, $3000.00. Decided to bite the bullet and replace unit. Took unit home and now have parts.

 

[Rich W.]

I need to check the PH…. Need to figure out how to get out a “sample”

Turkey baster?

 

[newmarokie]

anti-freeze tester

 

[Kevin D Pem]

I must have something going on. I added about a ½ gallon the first year and I've never had to add any since.

Can't overflow if you don't use it

 

[Roadglide117]

I don't go by the container by the engine. If it's low a light will come on. I used to top off and seemed that next time over full...under full...haven't added any in couple years

 

[lostinfla]

I must be the odd man out here, but I've never had to add fluid in the 9 years I've owned the DS.

 

[Richpatty]

I must be the odd man out here, but I've never had to add fluid in the 9 years I've owned the DS.

So your reservoir is never low?

 

[lostinfla]

So your reservoir is never low?

Not yet

 

[team bradfield]

Not yet

Same, never low