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

[Gregory OConnor]

Michael, When you check the balance, you need a homonogous mix of all
the fluids in the bus. there are valves that limit the path of
coolant for summer and winter. even the hotwater heater gets passed
with engine cooling fluid. I would ;run the bus ;run chassis heat
and primus heat then take a test of the fluid. Then if you have one,
replace the coolant filter and cut open the old one. I would not use
the cleaner as there is no way to check the interior of the heat
exchanger tranny cooler (looks like a big pipe under radiator) and
the acid will pass through all the non typical appliances not found
in apps where that cleaner is used.

If you balance a homonogous mix of existing fluids, you will know
what you are starting with. On the road you can always replace 5 gal
of fluid in the event 1000 miles down the road the test strips show a
change in balance.

GregoryO'Connor
94ptRomolandCa





--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Al" wrote:
>
> Michael,
> I look at it this way... Either you can change it now and know
> what you are starting with or not and chance having to have it
> changed on the road. I can promise you, it will be cheaper now.
> Then you and your family can enjoy your trip.
>
> Al, Kathy Johnson
> '96 BMC B100
> Mandeville, Louisiana
>
> --- 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
> >
>