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Jerry Nanson (Jerryn) (63.14.199.12)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 10:00 pm: | |
I bought a 4106 GM with a DD 8V71 AND ALLISON-730?
a tree speed automatic and power assist steering I don't know what brand of steering assist. What is the best engine oil for the DD? The transmission? and the power steering? I live in AZ. |
Scott Whitney (24.205.239.4)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 11:24 pm: | |
For the engine, straight 40Wt. Make sure it says CF-2 on it.
Scott |
RJ Long (Rjlong) (24.127.8.58)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2002 - 12:20 am: | |
Jerry -
Engine oil: Chevron Delo 100, straight 40wt, CF-2. Has proper ash content for the 8V71 in your '06. DO NOT USE MULTI-WEIGHT OILS IN THIS ENGINE!! Look in the yellow pages for fuel distributors, you'll probably have to order it. Comes in gallon jugs, six per case.
Transmission: Dexron ATF, or some folk run 30wt engine oil. (Our local transit system that I used to work for did. . .)
Power Steering: Dexron ATF.
As for what brand of power steering, you'll have to look under the coach. If the power steering hoses go to a ram located parallel to the drag link, you've got a Vickers power assist. If the hoses go directly into the steering gearbox bolted to the front axle, you've got an upgraded Sheppard unit.
HTH,
RJ
PD4106-2784
Fresno CA |
Don KS/TX (205.187.92.84)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2002 - 9:35 am: | |
Be careful on the power steering. For instance on a 4905 you can use engine oil or Dextron. Problem is, people add the wrong stuff not knowing what is in there, bad results. You must not mix types of fluids.
I wrote my type on the PS tank with a marker so I will not get confused, nor will someone else. |
linc (205.247.135.230)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 27, 2002 - 7:54 pm: | |
OK
I want to change my oil and been looking for a place to get it .
any help?
Thanks Kent H. 4905-070 |
Scott Whitney (24.205.239.4)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, March 28, 2002 - 12:21 am: | |
Try your local commercial fuel dealer. That's where I get my Delo. Buy it by the case. They can probably sell you the filter too. You'll need a BIG filter wrench.
Scott |
Steven Gibbs (12.148.43.7)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, March 28, 2002 - 6:39 am: | |
Williams-Detroit Diesel locations have 5 gal pails of the Mobil product for the DD.
The Grand Rapids, Michigan distributor ships to me UPS.
Check them out on the web.
Steve |
John G Root Jr (Johnroot) (140.186.114.253)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, April 07, 2002 - 9:17 pm: | |
Is the straight 40wt Heavy Duty I bought at KMart not good enough to top up with between oil changes? I seem to use about 2 - 3 quarts for about 100 gals of diesel. Is that a lot, about right, good? |
Scott Whitney (24.205.239.4)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 08, 2002 - 12:08 am: | |
Hi John,
It should be rated 'CF-2'. I use Chevron Delo.
I doubt that the oil Kmart sells will have this rating.
Assuming you get 6-700 miles on 100 gal of fuel, using 1/2 gal. of oil isn't too bad, I don't think. Could be better. I don't monitor my usage as closely as I should. I always have a couple gallons in the bus and just top it up from time to time.
Scott |
Peter (209.242.148.130)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, April 08, 2002 - 2:33 pm: | |
RJ:
you say "DO NOT USE MULTI-WEIGHT OILS IN THIS ENGINE!!"
The previous owner had always used Chevron Delo 100, 15-40.
My mechanic worked more than 10 years for Greyhound, he says that is what they always used in ALL climates.
What is the deal here?
Possibly a spec. by DD formed before multi weight oil was fully accepted?
Peter |
Peter (Sdibaja) (209.242.148.130)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, June 21, 2002 - 11:17 am: | |
an old issue... now being discussed in "8V71 Wrong Oil !" |
John Rigby (65.112.227.94)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, June 21, 2002 - 2:27 pm: | |
Acording to DDA Delvac 1240 is the recomended oil for the 71 series engines,striaght 40 WT.I get mine from my local Mobil oil dealer.$20.00 Per case 4 gallons per case.Since using this product I experience much better oil pressure,DDA recomends it as it holds its visccity at elavated temperatures.
John |