Oil change interval confusion

[Rich W.]

That is utterly ridiculous. Have you EVER seen anything in your owners manual where it says "beware of how much zinc is in your oil"? No.
Just use whatever oil is specified in the owners manual and there is nothing to worry about.
That clown is answering a question that was never asked. Looking for a solution for a non-existent problem

Thanks Dog, now I have to watch the video…..

 

[Kevin D Pem]

That is utterly ridiculous. Have you EVER seen anything in your owners manual where it says "beware of how much zinc is in your oil"? No.
Just use whatever oil is specified in the owners manual and there is nothing to worry about.
That clown is answering a question that was never asked. Looking for a solution for a non-existent problem

Not going to watch again! As I recall the jest of the video is don't use additives, because they change that delicate balance!!!

 

[flyboy013]

I have an ISX12 in on a Spartan K3 chassis. Cummins documentation says that if the ISX12 is installed in a MH, that the oil needs to be changed every 6 MONTHS. I confirm this with Cummins via email. I did that once and now change it yearly based on 10K miles/year.

As far as the setup to change your own oil, it’s not that bad. When I still had a S&B, I change my own oil. I had the oil plug replaced (during oil change at Speedco) with a valve and when changing the oil, I would air up the coach to maximum height. I believe I could get a 5 gallon bucket under the coach, but I opted for a 3 gallon bucket. I would open the valve, fill the bucket, and then close the valve. I would then pour the 3 gallon bucket of oil into 5 gallons buckets. I would put the lid on the buckets and then take them to the landfill which had oil recycling tanks. It was 5 miles away.

Yes it’s more work to change it yourself, but I prefer doing things myself. I know it is done right, oil filter changed, etc.

Also being under the coach it gives me the opportunity to check things out for any issues that may exist.

 

[Chuggs]

Freightliner recommended 1-2-3 in their Fireside Chat literature. 1 being the annual oil and filter change, 2 being the engine air filter, 3 being the desiccant cartridge, etc...

I saw the change to 18 months. The problem is...I am just hitting retirement. We want to travel sometime spring/summer to Fall everyyear, while we can. I don't want to be doing an oil service during our trips. I'll keep on the annual service as a preflight for our annual trip, at least until we quit traveling a lot.

 

[Joe Dutchstar]

Here is some information on high levels of zinc and modern engines.

 

[CaptainGizmo]

Here is some information on high levels of zinc and modern engines.

Wow, that was really informative…I had NO idea about this subject and this guy did a great job explaining it. Thanks.

 

[MemoriesByTheMile]

This was very interesting-enjoyed learning.

 

[Doc Brady]

I have a 2022 Dutch Star 4081 with a Cummins L9 450 HP power plant. The owner's manual has a service interval chart that has different milage between oil changes depending on MPG. At 5 to 7 which is what I experience the book recommends up to 30,000 miles or 1500 hours or 18 months. I have always changed the oil on my cars and boats at 12 months regardless the mileage or hours. What do you guys typically do? I have not had to add any oil since I bought the rig back in October. I have under 6000 miles on it. The coach was built in February of 2022 but I have no idea when it was actually put into service by being driven to the west coast to the dealership. Thanks for the input.

 

[Doc Brady]

Changing the oil every year is not necessary it’s a lie. My brother ran the motor pool for the service what they found in the military is oil did not degrade by setting so now they’re not allowed to change the oil without doing a test first some of the vehicles go 7 to 10 years before they change the oil what they have found is we’ve been lied to all these years by the companies That want us to buy oil. Do not change your oil until you have the required amount of miles on it and you will be fine.

 

[TheLooks]

Que someone saying its cheap insurance. Even though new oil will not fix a mechanical failure.

 

[TheLooks]

He is no different then Lake Speed and did not go into the problems with roller cams like Ram experienced. Trade one problem for another.