On the road...

[Ryan Wright]

Folks,

No - I meant to say tranny fluid. Just had to add another quart after 400
miles. So, record so far:

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.

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.

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.

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




On 4/29/07, Terry Neal wrote:
>
> Hi Ryan,
>
> 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.
>
> Terry.
>
> Terry Neal
> Bozeman, MT
> 82PT40
> 74FC34
>
>
> Ryan Wright wrote:
>
> > 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.
> >
> > That's about it. I'll be back in touch when I can find more Internet
> > access...
> >
> > -Ryan
> >
> >
>
>
>


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