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09-26-2013, 03:52 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Oyama, British Columbia, Canada
Posts: 91
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Engine Oil Reservoir
Our '83 Classic has a oil reservoir on the passenger side of the engine. I have filled it with the same oil I'm running with, straight 40 weight.
We've driven a couple thousand miles on this trip so far and I'd like to top up with a couple of quarts of oil.
Once the coach has warmed up and the air pressure is up, can I add the oil directly as the coach is running or should the coach be shut off before adding?
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09-26-2013, 04:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Sexsmith Alberta Canada
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Hi Glenn, it sounds like the trip is going well!! I would shut the engine down while topping up, if it is running you wont be able to read the dipstick to get the proper level.
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09-26-2013, 04:19 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Oyama, British Columbia, Canada
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Good point, Keith, thanks.
We're in Sante Fe for a few days, having the time of our lives. Visited Taos, Red Rocks Amphitheatre in CO, Yellowstone, and many other beautiful places.
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09-27-2013, 11:47 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Riverside, California
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Agreed, the engine should not be running when you add the oil. Only way to get an accurate oil level reading on the dip stick.
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