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DMI vs Level 3 Se
I’ve had both a DMI when I purchased my Bus and several Level 3 Services since then.
Minus changing the oil/fluids, does a DMI include the same things checked as a Level 3 Service?
I don’t have a copy of a DMI checklist, but I do have the Level 3 checklist.
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Tim, search DMI Into the articles section…
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Doral,
I did that, but didn’t come up with an actual checklist for the DMI.
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Hmmm…it says blank Prevost blank DMI…
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Made my own Detail Maintenance Inspection (DMI) list from the Prevost DMI. I had to be able to read it. Added scoring and notes about scoring rather than OK and Not OK. Kept the item codes, added more inspection verbiage, and a place for notes on each page and at the end. Might be a couple of mistakes. Comments are always welcome.
You can find it here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ydubzz4iauhir2p/Prevost%20DMI%20Inspection%20Group%20Rev1.pdf?dl=0
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Nice Ed!
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Snce 2016, we’ve bought the Level III service for bus. Checking what is included, I see hub oil level check. Has anyone experienced what we have experienced, which is “no one checks hub oil any longer,”. You might ask how do we know, the answer is no fingerprints on dirty hubcaps. Also, the last service we had, we watched that the hubcaps were not removed. With the advent of seal bearings in newer coaches, is this function going away
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I’ve said it before, but will repeat it. I am sure Prevost does a fair job of servicing a coach, but there is so much detail required when doing a service I think their service is nothing more than a good starting point.
This is especially true for those who think an annual service is adequate.
It is amazing at the number of small details that need to be checked or performed during a service to keep a coach reliable and in good condition. Jim accurately recognizes that even items on a maintenance schedule get ignored or overlooked and simple inspections ranging from checking the condition of hoses for wear or aging, draining air tanks in sequence, checking for play in the steering linkages, verifying items like coolant and transmission fluids are not due for change, inspecting for leaks, including hub seals, and even looking at the inside of tires not normally seen unless the coach is on a lift are important but time consuming tasks.
None of the Prevost service schedules include converter service items such as the generator. All underside baffles need to be checked to make sure they are in place and not damaged. Air conditioning filters are often overlooked. The list goes on.
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On this subject, I personally would like to thank Jon and others who have tons of experience shared on this forum. I`ve been learning and experiencing maintenance and repair to a higher level on my Bus and cars. Their is so much to do and can be easily overlooked. From Day one of my first Bus ownership I read on this forum that “if it`s broke you better fix it” because something else will follow and that list can grow fast.
The worst thing is a breakdown on the road that could of been prevented if I had of only …….!
Thanks to all. Keep sharing!
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