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 8/19 |
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 03/10 |
Kevin, My Barth manual and the cat manual says to put 16 quarts for the crankcase only: it does not include any of the filters, cooler, or accessory plumbing. Then topping off to include filters and cooler, should take 3 to 4 quarts. This is from the Gillig MHM 3208T manual. Sky 1990 Barth Regency 32RDGB1 Wide Body 3208 Cat 250 HP Gillig Chassis Center aisle | |||
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3/23 |
Would it make sense when you are ready to change oil to check the dipstick, drain until it is within the limits of that stick then just measure the volume drained? If the filters are top down, no problem just fill the amount drained, add oil to filter before replacing, run engine until pressure is up then recheck and top off. Note amount needed for total and record in your manual. If you go with the 16 quarts as a starter no problems will ensue if you don't do anything other than start, wait for pressure to build and stabilize for a minute, maybe even two, then shutdown, check stick and top off. | |||
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Kevin I replied to you on the other MCC thread ( with some info) as I had not seen this thread at that point. I did suggest a new thread though! LOL. BTW I have never seen a 3208 go 900,000 miles. Not to likely. Gary | |||
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Of course there are other items like coolant condition and hose condition etc that will add to life expectancy. Also there are some seals on the front of the engine you should pay attention to. I think there is a power steering cover that can weep a bit. I would also put some Howes in it. The injection pump on your 3208 was not made for ULSD that we have today. Replacing some lubricity in the fuel for the pump and the injectors is a good idea that may save some big bucks. Some people use ATF I like Howes as it deals with water, gelling and lubricating. Have used it for about 30 years with good results. i noticed the 900K post on your post not Sky. Maybe I am not getting the whole story. Gary | |||
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I bet your going to find it takes 23 or 24 quarts. Just my thoughts. Gary | |||
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3/11 |
CAT makes filters and will show you a cutaway that compares theirs to aftermarket types. They can be found on Ebay and I am told they have some valving in them to prvent leak down when the engine is shut off. With the cost of a rebuild I prefer to use what they specify. I use one of the local CAT dealers and the difference in a fluids and filter change is about $75. Since they check for any updates and maintenance spec changes and inspect every single part I think I get good value. I also get oil and coolant analysis every time I change, which in the 3208 is two hundred hours. 1993 32' Regency Wide Body, 4 speed Allison Trans, Front Entry door, Diamond Plate aluminum roof & 1981 Euro 22' w Chevy 350 engine and TH 400 tranny | |||
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| 03/10 |
Kevin I think they put 19 quarts in mine. sky 1990 Barth Regency 32RDGB1 Wide Body 3208 Cat 250 HP Gillig Chassis Center aisle | |||
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11/12 |
My 93 with the 3208TA, 300HP has always taken exactly 20 quarts for an oil change. That includes changing the two oil filters. Nick | |||
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| 2/16 Captain Doom  |
Kendall makes Kendall. Rusty  "StaRV II"'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not. In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields | |||
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| 2/16 Captain Doom |
Formulations tend to follow the brand; Shell owns Pennzoil, but I'd guess that the motor oil brands are still distinct. AFAIK, Kendall used very few rebranded products. Conoco licensed some Shell motor oils - I think Phillips 66 and Union '76 also had cross-licensing agreements. Blending facilities are used by many different brands. IIRC, Shell's Norco plant blended and packaged for Amalie and Wolf's Head, and directly rebranded Shell X-100 for a major retailer. Rusty "StaRV II"'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not. In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields | |||
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| 2/16 Captain Doom |
Nope - but the API service classes tell you what performance specs have been met. Rusty "StaRV II"'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not. In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields | |||
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Dang! I'll get it next time! Gary | |||
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on the money with 20 quarts. Some similarity must exist in a few Barth Coaches! Sky yours is right too. 
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