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93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville
04-18-2008, 11:22
Post: #11
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville
Kurt,

Thanks for the update. I'm going to change mine over to the Amsoil
equivalent of the Transynd, since I can get that cheaper. 1MPG
increase is 20%!

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minvan"
San Antonio, TX


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bumpersbird"
wrote:
>
> Mike,
>
> I call Prevost and they told me it is Transynd by Castrol.
> http://www.allisontransmission.com/service/transynd.jsp
>
> I also had a level 3 service which replaces all filters. In the
> Allison 6 speed I think there are 3 internal filters and of course
> all oil, fuel and air filters. They greased everything that could be
> grease and it also helped in the braking. I used to get a noise from
> the front brake that was called normal but it has now quit.
>
> I was told when I bought my coach that all the fluid & filters had
> been changed but I really don't know for sure. But it did not perform
> like it does now.
>
> What I do know is that I'm up to 5.5 to 6 MPG from 4.5 to 4.8
> according to the SilverLeaf VMSpc.
>
> Call it what you like, it's working for me.
>
> Here's something to chew on. I don't know anything about H2O helping
> your fuel mileage but I know Propane injection works. On a trip last
> summer I was at a Flying J in S.W. KY. At the RV island.
>
> A trucker in a red and white Peterbuilt pulled in behind me. I
> thought that to strange in itself, so I went back to his truck to
> tell him I was going to be there a while for fuel and propane.
>
> He told me he was after propane. I asked why and he said he had a
> truck with propane injection and the outfit he drove for was testing
> the system on 20 or so trucks. I asked if it was working and he
> professed almost 2.5 MPG up on average.
>
> I don't know about that, but I do know the guy whom works on my Ford
> Powerstroke has a propane fire diesel pick up that with rip and
> snort, and he's getting better MPG than my truck gets
>
> Kurt Horvath
> 95 PT-42 WLWB
>
>
>
>
> In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@> wrote:
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bumpersbird"
> > wrote:
> >
> > > filters and the high grade transmission fluid really made a
> > > difference, about a mile per gallon and super smooth shifting.
> >
> >
> > HELLO! 1MPG from tranny fluid change!? Hey Kurt, feel free to
> > expound on the tranny fluid change. Synthetic I assume? I have
> been
> > putting that change off for a while since the dino tranny fluid was
> > fresh, but for 1MPG.....
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> >
> > Mike Bulriss
> > 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan" - in need of a quick cheap 1MPG upgrade
> > San Antonio, TX
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bumpersbird"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Well you can tell I've been off the web for a while. My computers
> > > were infected by a Trojan virus late in Jan. It took a while and
> a
> > > new laptop to fix the problems. I lost a lot of files and had to
> get
> > > new credit cards. S.O.B.'s, "and I don't mean, Some Other Bus" So
> if
> > > I repeat any request or post, or stuff you guys have already
> beaten
> > > to death, forgive me.
> > >
> > > Mike your right; I do recall seeing that coach listed for a while
> > > now. If it's truly a good deal it won't stick around for long.
> I'll
> > > go by Staley's if I have time just to look at her.
> > >
> > > Paul, The Indulgence is safe at home and ready for this weekend's
> > > trip. I'm taking my daughter and 9 of her friends to Nashville
> for
> > > their Senior Prom. Should be Hoot!
> > >
> > > Bye the way my coach is not for sale, I like all Birds, but the
> PT-
> > > 42's are my favorite flavor, maybe a 43 would due but I would not
> go
> > > to a 40 footer of any mfg. Yes you're right I'm spoiled! All I
> need
> > > now is a Stacker Trailer that doesn't cost as much as my coach,
> so I
> > > can load it up full of toys and its party time!
> > >
> > > I had a full servicing done at Prevost Nashville a few months ago
> and
> > > it was well worth the money. All new filters & fluids, the new
> tranny
> > > filters and the high grade transmission fluid really made a
> > > difference, about a mile per gallon and super smooth shifting.
> The
> > > Jake is even smoother and not as radical, the jerking upon
> activation
> > > has gone away. I'm a very happy camper. The brakes were checked
> for
> > > wear and a full chassis lube, headlights adjusted and new wiper
> > > blades. She is ready to roll.
> > >
> > > Kurt Horvath
> > > 95 PT-42 WLWB
> > >
> > > Damn the price of fuel! Full speed ahead!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@>
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Being rather partial to green coaches, I tend to watch for
> them.
> > > That
> > > > one looks really good in the pictures, but it has been on
> > > consignment
> > > > on Staley's lot for a *long* time. I distinctly remember the
> > > > (HEADLINER IN FRONT LOUNGE HAS DAMAGE AND NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED)
> > > > comment. Odd there are no pictures of the damage. As I recall,
> > > > someone went to see it and had posted a rather negative
> review. I
> > > > searched for that post but can't find it right now.
> > > >
> > > > If someone remembers that post or went to see the coach, please
> > > update
> > > > us again.
> > > >
> > > > Mike Bulriss
> > > > 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan" (lot's of greeeeen, baby)
> > > > San Antonio, TX
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bumpersbird"
> > > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > I ran across this coach will surfing this morning.
> > > > >
> > > > > I like it but I don't know anything about it's history.
> > > > >
> > > > > The link is listed below
> > > > >
> > > > > http://www.staleycoach.com/48350.htm
> > > > >
> > > > > Kurt Horvath
> > > > > 95 PT-42 WLWB
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
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93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - bumpersbird - 04-18-2008, 02:28
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - p_a_lazar - 04-18-2008, 03:14
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - mbulriss - 04-18-2008, 04:26
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - Pete Masterson - 04-18-2008, 06:16
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - bumpersbird - 04-18-2008, 06:17
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93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - bumpersbird - 04-18-2008, 07:39
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - Jack and Liz Pearce - 04-18-2008, 10:51
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - mbulriss - 04-18-2008 11:22
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - birdshill123 - 04-18-2008, 12:35
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - jim riordan - 04-18-2008, 13:08
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - Pete Masterson - 04-18-2008, 13:40
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - Morey Zuber - 04-18-2008, 14:53
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - mbulriss - 04-18-2008, 15:02
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - birdshill123 - 04-18-2008, 15:11
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - David Brady - 04-18-2008, 15:58
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - mbulriss - 04-18-2008, 16:08
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - whynotam - 04-21-2008, 00:41
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - brad barton - 04-21-2008, 03:28
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - PM7088@... - 04-21-2008, 03:44
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - Leroy Eckert - 04-21-2008, 04:44
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - Joe Garner - 04-21-2008, 04:57
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - Leroy Eckert - 04-21-2008, 06:22
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - Dorn Hetzel - 04-21-2008, 08:31
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - mbulriss - 04-21-2008, 11:43
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - Larry Dill - 04-21-2008, 12:02
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - Leroy Eckert - 04-21-2008, 12:23
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - mbulriss - 04-21-2008, 12:59
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - ronmarabito2002 - 04-21-2008, 13:10
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - PM7088@... - 04-21-2008, 23:22
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - birdshill123 - 04-22-2008, 00:58
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - whynotam - 04-22-2008, 01:45
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - ronmarabito2002 - 04-22-2008, 08:34
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - Al - 04-23-2008, 10:15
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93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - Gregory OConnor - 04-24-2008, 06:05
93 PT-40 for sale in Nashville - Al - 04-24-2008, 15:52
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