2006 TIOGA 26Q CHEVY 6.0 WORKHORSE VORTEC
Former El Monte RV Rental
Retired Teamster Local 692
Buying A Rental Class C
IAMICHABOD wrote:
The Mobil 1 synthetic is what I use . 5-20 along with one of their filters.
The Mobil 1 synthetic is what I use . 5-20 along with one of their filters.
I Followed your advice and put in Mobil 1 High Mileage formula and a Motorcraft filter. I was able to buy oil in 5qt bottles for $22.47 at Walmart. All the auto part stores are well over $30 for a 5qt bottle.
The oil I drained out looked very used and dark. I think the people I bought it from went 9,000+ miles on the last oil change before I bought it. Only 4 qts drained out so it was low as well. I put 6.5qts in and am going to keep my eye on it.
Thanks to the info I learned from this thread, I had the confidence to put a deposit down on a 2012 Thor Four Winds 28A.
This is our first RV and I'm looking forward to the experience.
Thanks to all who contributed their experience.
Art
I will add you to the roster you are #65
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2017 Winnebago Travato 59G
Former 2006 Mandalay 40E
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It is also good to hear from a fellow Workhorse Chevy owner,there is not a lot of us out there. If there are any questions about the Chevy Chassis that I can answer I will try to help.
It is good to hear that you bought from El Monte RV, I understand that they are nice folks there,I hope that your experience with them was a good one.
Please come back to tell us all how you like owning a Former Rental and anything that might help others that are looking to do the same
socal77 wrote:
Hi guys, I decided I'll change the oil myself in my 2009 Four Winds Majestic 28A with the Ford E450 V10.
I'd appreciate recommendations on type and brand of oil and filter. I know the oil cap recommends 5W-20. So far from the research I've done online many people recommend Mobil-1 synthetic.
Hi guys, I decided I'll change the oil myself in my 2009 Four Winds Majestic 28A with the Ford E450 V10.
I'd appreciate recommendations on type and brand of oil and filter. I know the oil cap recommends 5W-20. So far from the research I've done online many people recommend Mobil-1 synthetic.
The vehicle had dyno oil run through it for its entire life. I recommend you stick with that. 5W20 and P1250 filter. Change every 6,000 miles and you will remain on the same schedule that the unit received in the rental fleet.
Mocoondo wrote:
The vehicle had dyno oil run through it for its entire life. I recommend you stick with that. 5W20 and P1250 filter. Change every 6,000 miles and you will remain on the same schedule that the unit received in the rental fleet.
socal77 wrote:
Hi guys, I decided I'll change the oil myself in my 2009 Four Winds Majestic 28A with the Ford E450 V10.
I'd appreciate recommendations on type and brand of oil and filter. I know the oil cap recommends 5W-20. So far from the research I've done online many people recommend Mobil-1 synthetic.
Hi guys, I decided I'll change the oil myself in my 2009 Four Winds Majestic 28A with the Ford E450 V10.
I'd appreciate recommendations on type and brand of oil and filter. I know the oil cap recommends 5W-20. So far from the research I've done online many people recommend Mobil-1 synthetic.
The vehicle had dyno oil run through it for its entire life. I recommend you stick with that. 5W20 and P1250 filter. Change every 6,000 miles and you will remain on the same schedule that the unit received in the rental fleet.
Mocoondo, thanks for the reply. I did end up putting Mobil 1 in it with a Motorcraft filter. Hopefully it works out. Maybe I can go back to Dyno the next change...
I just emailed Travis, CA's National Part Manager down in Mesa, AZ. Really nice guy. I've gotten to know him quite well over the last 6 weeks since I purchased my rig. Extremely helpful.
He says they use a synthetic recycled oil called EcoPower in all their rental RV's. It's not too easy to get it yet. Closest place to me is 30 miles away at a Meineke Auto Care Center. It seems like Meineke is the main retail distributor right now. You can go on their website to check it out and see where it's available near you.
http://www.ecopoweroil.com/
I think just going with Mobil 1 or another synthetic is the best way to go.
socal77 wrote:
Hey guys,
I just emailed Travis, CA's National Part Manager down in Mesa, AZ. Really nice guy. I've gotten to know him quite well over the last 6 weeks since I purchased my rig. Extremely helpful.
He says they use a synthetic recycled oil called EcoPower in all their rental RV's. It's not too easy to get it yet. Closest place to me is 30 miles away at a Meineke Auto Care Center. It seems like Meineke is the main retail distributor right now. You can go on their website to check it out and see where it's available near you.
http://www.ecopoweroil.com/
I think just going with Mobil 1 or another synthetic is the best way to go.
Hey guys,
I just emailed Travis, CA's National Part Manager down in Mesa, AZ. Really nice guy. I've gotten to know him quite well over the last 6 weeks since I purchased my rig. Extremely helpful.
He says they use a synthetic recycled oil called EcoPower in all their rental RV's. It's not too easy to get it yet. Closest place to me is 30 miles away at a Meineke Auto Care Center. It seems like Meineke is the main retail distributor right now. You can go on their website to check it out and see where it's available near you.
http://www.ecopoweroil.com/
I think just going with Mobil 1 or another synthetic is the best way to go.
Travis is only partially right. That Ecopower oil is acceptable as an option where it is available. Unfortunately, is is available virtually nowhere, and also very expensive comparatively, ergo, everyone in the field is running bulk dino oil and that I can promise you.
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