ernie1 wrote:
Retraite,
I have an Onan Microlite 2800 as I think the op also has due to the fact that it's a model rv similar to mine and also similar vintage. With that said, you got me to thinking about the oil fill level that you state should be up to the oil fill hole(or something like that). So I checked my owner's manual about the correct oil level necessary. The manual says essentially that after the oil is drained from the crankcase, one quart of oil should be added and to check that level with a cleaned dip stick that is inserted back into the fill hole but not screwed in. The proper level is between the "full" and "add" marks. I think if the crankcase was filled to the top of the fill hole it would read way past full wouldn't it?
What part of the manual states that the oil level should be where you've stated? I couldn't find it? Is that true maybe for a 2500 model?
Ernie,
I stand corrected.
For all models - except - the 2800 - one screws the dipstick in all the way to check if the oil is "full". But for the 2800 (and 2500) only, one is to put the dipstick in, but NOT screw it in, to test the "full" mark.
Over the years, I've always just filled it to the bottom of the fill hole - 'cause it's near the same as Onan's way and it's a lot easier - especially when one has crawled under a "B" to check the level.
So, as time passes, by brain "remembered" that the manual said ..., when it was really my interpretation of what I'd read.
Ah well, gettin' old ain't what it's cracked up to be sometimes.
Thanks for getting me to think about it once again.
