On the road...

[Ryan Wright]

BTW: Both time I've added fluid (after 800 miles and another 400), it
was because the "check tranny" light came on just after parking the
coach, so I checked and found it low.

-Ryan

On 4/30/07, Ryan Wright wrote:
> Folks,
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> No - I meant to say tranny fluid. Just had to add another quart after 400
miles. So, record so far:
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> When I picked the coach up, it was down a quart. Mr. Oliver's topped it off
for me.
> After 800 miles, "check tranny" light came on. Checked it, down another quart.
Topped it off, all is well again.
> Now, 400 more miles driven, down another quart! Topped it off again and we're
at the KOA just outside of Deadwood, SD.
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> So.... This is not good, I assume. And yes I know for a fact I'm talking
transmission fluid and not oil. Interestingly, checked the oil last night -
after about 1000 miles driven - and it's right where it's supposed to be. Didn't
have to add any. Will check again later when the engine has cooled down.
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> I do not see any leaks, anywhere.... unless I'm leaking tranny fluid while
driving. Have checked multiple times after driving and nothing on the pavement
underneath me.
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> Previous owner says tranny was rebuilt awhile ago. Something about a minor
problem and he just went ahead and had the whole thing rebuilt just to make
sure... There are a lot of records and stuff in my blue box so I'm sure I can
find more info. In the meantime, any advice on what to check on this tranny
would be nice. Seems to shift fine. Temperatures all normal. So... Not sure.
>
> Also, seem to be getting just over 4mpg. Expected 6, but this works.
>
> We are having a lot of fun with the coach. Assuming this tranny thing does not
cost me a fortune, I'll be very happy. Seems as advertised and in excellent
overall condition.
>
> -Ryan
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> On 4/29/07, Terry Neal wrote:
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> > Hi Ryan,
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> > If you get to Billings or Bozeman, call me at 406.579.9758 cell. I am
> > in one city or the other most of the time. You meant to say engine oil,
> > not trans fluid? My 6V82 uses about a quart every 1,000 miles or so.
> > Sounds like you're running pretty good. Call if you nd anything.
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> > Terry.
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> > Terry Neal
> > Bozeman, MT
> > 82PT40
> > 74FC34
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> > Ryan Wright wrote:
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> > > First time I could get access to the Internet. We're on the road, made
> > > it to Torrington, WY. Coach is great. A few things here and there I
> > > want to fix and/or change but she's running well. Did notice it's
> > > eating about a quart of tranny fluid every 800 miles or so, that
> > > normal? No leaks that I can see. I'm keeping it topped off.
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> > > That's about it. I'll be back in touch when I can find more Internet
> > > access...
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> > > -Ryan
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