Frequency of oil & filter changes, etc

[Gregory OConnor]

Unlike most of the good folks on the forum I am not a fan of over
maintaining. For the most part, I'm lazy and cheap. I always looked
at the 12 month date to change factor with little reguard but did
the oilchange exersize annualy as I have a bum odometer and oil was
cheap. I never do oil analysis because I dont think I would open
the engine if the result dictated a need. Now that an oil change is
$140.00 parts I might do an oil analysis to check the condition of
the oil and need for change at my Aug 10 change date.

You never need to change the airfilter if it doesnt get dirty. This
is where time and mile prompts are of little value . My dump truck
runs off road so I air blow clean once then replace the filter
about 4 times per the year. My 94pt and most trucks have a gauge
that shows air filter issue. . I like to set the new filter in;
start the truck then try to pull it out prior to locking it inplace.
this will test for a tight seal.

GregoryO'Connor
94ptRomolandCa


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ronmarabito2002"
wrote:
>
> 8V92 at 6000 miles or 12 months.
>
> R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ryan Wright"
> wrote:
> >
> > What do you all recommend for oil & filter changes on the 8V92?
> >
> > My generator manual (Yanmar/Kohler 12.5kw) says oil & filter
every 150
> > hours, air & fuel filters at 300 hours, so I'm following that
for him.
> > However, I don't see recommendations for the 8V. I changed
everything
> > on it 1000 miles ago, so in terms of miles I'm OK, but time
wise - I
> > changed it last summer shortly after I bought the coach. I doubt
I'll
> > put more than 2000 - 3000 miles a year on the thing in the near
term.
> >
> > Also, when should the engine air filter be cleaned & what's the
> > procedure on that? I'm particular about maintenance and just
want to
> > make sure I keep up with the details.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > -Ryan
> > '86 PT-40 8V92
> >
>