3K trip over 2 weeks, should I do this service or wait

[ronmarabito2002]

The most important item is the balance. If the coolant is clean, then
just make sure it is in balance and go on your trip. That 3000 miles
is not going to make much difference.

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbrund" <mbrund@...> wrote:
>
> I am about to take our WB on its first long haul trip which will
> total about 3K miles in all.
>
> I am going to change the engine and transmission oil and assocaited
> filters. I am carring extra primary and secondary fuel filters with
> me.
>
> The real question is, the prior owner admitted that in the 10 years
> he owned it that he did basic oil and trans service but never did any
> coolant service. So that scares me, and all though I have not
> checked, I can promise it is out of balance.
>
> I should note here, that I am not currently having over heating
> problems. Just want to get my coach caught up on service.
>
> Should I dump the coolant, flush the system (I have Permatex Heavy
> Duty Radiator Cleaner, bascially Hydrochloric Acid), rinse, repeat,
> then add 12 gallons antifreeze, 12 gallons distilled water, and 7
> pints Pencool 2000?
>
> Or should I test it, get it in balance, take the trip and do the
> coolant service when I return?
>
> I am a little concerned that flushing the system may cause leaks to
> occur that are not currently known and that would either prevent my
> trip or cause issues on the road. Looking for some advice from the
> community.
>
> Michael Brundridge
> 1992 WB40
> Georgetown, TX
>