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For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. In fact, some gasoline-powered Japanese motors from Honda and Toyota are known to last way beyond , miles.
But if your motorhome has 75,miles or more under its belt, you might try switching to high-mileage engine oil. If you notice oil drips after parking your RV overnight, using high-mileage engine oil might get rid of those pesky leaks. If the engine is getting louder especially when accelerating or if you hear rattling noises despite using higher octane fuel, switching to high-mileage oil could solve this. Read about the average cost of an oil change. You can choose either a synthetic blend of fully synthetic oil as long as the SAE rating is 10W Read more about Synthetic vs Conventional motor oil here.
We have friends in the garage who use 10W motor oil for higher-mileage big blocks. Some say it reduces oil consumption, while others say the thicker consistency affects the flow of the oil in cold weather.
It depends on what type of oil is currently inside the motor. But in this day of synthetic blend or full synthetic engine oils, you can go as long as 7, to 8, miles before needing an oil change. The best way to find out is to inspect the oil dipstick regularly.
If the oil has a nasty smell or has a burnt dark color, it may be time to have an oil change. The Valvoline has some of the highest customer ratings around and is also one of the lowest priced.
The Royal Purple, while the most expensive, is one of the best performing oils you can buy for nearly any vehicle gasoline or diesel. You must be logged in to post a comment. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Contact us if you have any questions :. The Best Motor Oils for Motorhomes 1. Valvoline High Mileage Synthetic Blend 2. Pennzoil High Mileage Motor Oil 5.
What is the recommended oil viscosity or SAE rating for Chevy big-block engines? I've read any thing from quarts including the filter depending on the oil pan used I'm hoping all the RVs use the same oil pan so this will be easy I need to change the oil anyway, the previous owner was clueless he hadn't changed the oil in the 2 years he owned it he also didn't know the reason why the 12 volt stuff didn't work was because there were no coach batteries installed A question I can finally answer with absolute surety Having had a 77 Itasca, I can tell you the exact truth.
With a filter change, 7 quarts. Without a filter change, 6 quarts. That's it! Its the same on our 89 Holiday Rambler with a , so I'm assuming all s are the same, but don't quote me on that one.
But on your 77 Itasca, its 7 quarts with a new filter, and 6 without a filter I always wondered why they even list a capacity without a filter change Thanks, now I can change the oil and calibrate the universal dipstick.
I have read there were several different oil pans on the depending on the vehicle it was used in which impacted the oil capacity. Just to be different.. Gone 2 the Dawgs our 7. Louie T , Jul 17, Joined: Nov 11, Posts: 5, Profile Page.
If the Suburban had the engine oil cooler in the radiator it would take an additional quart, but I'm assuming you didn't use the Suburban radiator. Does it have a dipstick? Ebbsspeed , Jul 17, It has an after market chrome dipstick that didn't have any marks on it. Id love to find a stock one. Joined: Apr 7, Posts: Profile Page. Hemiman , Jul 17,
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