dgsanders
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I'm going to change the oil in my coach for the first time myself. Last year CW charged $60, this year they wanted $85. I haven't been able to find information on how many quarts the 2005 Workhorse Vortec 8.1 takes.
Also, the coach has about 12,000 miles. Does any see any problem in using Synthetic?
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old guy
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according to the web site it takes 6 qts, plus one for the oil filter.
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wilanddij
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The engine does take 6 qts, but the extra qt depends on what size oil filter you use. If you use a small one, it takes an extra .5 qt, big one - 1 qt, really big one - 2 qts. Don't over fill it. WH says to break in the engine for about 12K miles before switching over to syn oil. Don't forget about the 11 chassis grease zerks while you're at it.
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rgatijnet1
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Switch to the Delco PF932, or equal, and fill to the proper place on your dipstick, when the coach is level, and sitting on the ground on it's wheels. A coach that is level with the levelers may not have the engine at the right level. The PF932 filter is 8" long compared to the standard filter which is 3" long. It should take close to 6 quarts.
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wny_pat
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You guys who don't know anything about your Workhorse chassis and power plant need to check out the Workhorse Custom Chassis Motorhome Forum.
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or they could RTFM
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OH! The “Expertise” that denied brake problems for over 5 years, blaming owners for poor maintenance?
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dgsanders wrote:I'm going to change the oil in my coach for the first time myself. Last year CW charged $60, this year they wanted $85. I haven't been able to find information on how many quarts the 2005 Workhorse Vortec 8.1 takes.
Also, the coach has about 12,000 miles. Does any see any problem in using Synthetic? Expensive oil I guess.
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cooper841
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with new filter mines takes 6.4 qts. thats with delco oil filters.
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Oil filters--NAPA--1060
Carquest--- 85060
PF1218
I use the Napa filter.
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