3208 Cat engine

[Wilhelmus Schreurs]

I own aBB motorhome with a 3208 Cat Turbo.

Couple of questions:

Has anyone put on a bypass filter? If so what type, kind?

I have read a lotabout synthetic oils, is it really worth the cost?

Also, any preference as to type?

Thanks in advance

Bill 84 FC 35 SB "$quanderlodge"
Terrace, B.C. Canada

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[agitator19]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Wilhelmus Schreurs
wrote:
>
> I own a BB motorhome with a 3208 Cat Turbo.
>
> Couple of questions:
> Has anyone put on a bypass filter? If so what type, kind?
>
> I have read a lot about synthetic oils, is it really worth the cost?
> Also, any preference as to type?
>
> Thanks in advance Bill 84 FC 35 SB "$quanderlodge"
> Terrace, B.C. Canada
>
> Bill,

I have a 3208 TA cat in my 89 SP. Do not know why you would want a
bypass filter with two full flow filters on the engine now. I have
over 150,000 miles and 4000 hours on my engine with no repair other
than a valve adjustment and a new seal on the injector pump. In my
opinion, synthetic oils are great if you have an engine that operates
at high oil temperatures (250 deg. F or higer -- ie race engines).
Do not feel in my case that the extra expense is worth it in the
Bird. I am sure you will find others with differing opinions however.

Jim Brookshire
1989 SP-36
Saluda, NC

PS I was an attendee of RIV in Branson who thought it a success
considering the current economic climate for RV manufactures. I
don't think we would have had 60 coaches at Perry if the rally had to
pay the total cost.

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[Larry Dill]

Bill,
No bypass filter, but the PO put in Delvac synthetic, the bus came with a 5 gal can of it so I continued the use... Runs a little cooler and does not use any or burn any...
HTH

Sea Ya
Larry
NYC
84 35FCSB
'Pura Vida'

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From: Wilhelmus Schreurs
To: Diesel RV
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 3:53:12 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] 3208 Cat engine

I own aBB motorhome with a 3208 Cat Turbo.

Couple of questions:

Has anyone put on a bypass filter? If so what type, kind?

I have read a lotabout synthetic oils, is it really worth the cost?

Also, any preference as to type?

Thanks in advance

Bill 84 FC 35 SB "$quanderlodge"
Terrace, B.C. Canada

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Cat has recommended 15-40 for years. texaco ursa, delo 400 or shell rotella T are fine for this older engine

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--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", Wilhelmus Schreurs
...> wrote:
>
> I own aBB motorhome with a 3208 Cat Turbo.
>
> Couple of questions:
> Has anyone put on a bypass filter? If so what type, kind?
>
> I have read a lotabout synthetic oils, is it really worth the cost?
> Also, any preference as to type?
>
> Thanks in advanceBill 84 FC 35 SB "$quanderlodge"
> Terrace, B.C. Canada
>
> Bill,

I have a 3208 TA cat in my 89 SP. Do not know why you would want a
bypass filter with two full flow filters on the engine now. I have
over 150,000 miles and 4000 hours on my engine with no repair other
than a valve adjustment and a new seal on the injector pump. In my
opinion, synthetic oils are great if you have an engine that operates
at high oil temperatures (250 deg. F or higer -- ie race engines).
Do not feel in my case that the extra expense is worth it in the
Bird. I am sure you will find others with differing opinions however.

Jim Brookshire
1989 SP-36
Saluda, NC

PS I was an attendee of RIV in Branson who thought it a success
considering the current economic climate for RV manufactures. I
don't think we would have had 60 coaches at Perry if the rally had to
pay the total cost.

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