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Amount of oil for 8V92 change
I am am changing the oil in the 8V92 this weekend and need to know how much it takes. It was changed just before I bought it so I have not changed it yet. I am sure it will hold more than the 6V92 I had for 14 years!!! Going to Williams tomorrow to pick up the 40 Wt oil and test kit.
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7 1/2 plus engine plus remote tank 2ea 5 gal buckets Bob
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Tom,
Just had mine changed including all filters, took 7 gallons.
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Thanks for all the replies. Just wanted to make sure I had enough on hand. I have not put any oil in the remote tank either, seems it would be hard to judge how much is going in.
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I keep My Remote Tank full just in case I run out. I have only put maybe 3K miles on My Coach so far. But it uses very little oil for a Diesel of this size. I might have added 2-3 Quarts so far ? It is a 60 Series. Does anyone know how much the Remote tank holds ?
Rocky
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I believe it holds a little over 2 gallons.
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Jon, you are correct they hold 2-1/2 gals or 9.5 L me I would keep it full you never know if or when you blow a line or filter and need the oil beats carrying plastic jugs that leak IMO
good luck
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Why wouldn’t someone use the remote oil tank? I keep it full and when I change oil, I use the remote tank oil first, add the necessary gallons of oil to top off the oil pan and then fill the remote with fresh oil. What better way to carry around 2+ gallons of oil without worry over leaky containers. And, if you need a little oil near the change interval, just open the valve and top off.
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What Tom and Clifford said. It is not a bad idea to carry all the different fluids our coaches use, and the oil reservoir is by far the best place to carry some extra engine oil. I wish we had the same convenience for all our fluids.
BTW, how many of you check your transmission fluid levels periodically? I’ll bet most check oil and coolant but not the transmission. Those of us who can check it on the shift pad should get in the habit of checking it the first time we get an opportunity after it warms up (the first pee break is a good time) or last thing done before shutting down since it has to be warm when checked.
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Jim, I understand the five speed transmissions require dip stick readings, but those with the 6 speed can get a very accurate reading without leaving the driver seat.
You are right on the coolant reading on the genset. I have never done that.
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