Tradewinds in hospital.
I took the Tradewinds into the CAT people for service before we left for a FMCA Rally at Indio and asked them to check for anything unusual. They found the TURBO was leaking oil. When they got the rad...
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ArchHoagland wrote:
Took my Motorhome in for a smog check last month. $2,000 later I picked it up.
Turns out all my rotors were cracked so I had a complete brake job done. I've got 80,000 miles on it now so it was about time. Stops quicker now!
So, yes, it's true, misery enjoys company.
Not saying that you don't do it, but this is a good reason why it is so important on a turbo engine to let it cool for at least five minuets before turning the engine off. Especially if you have been climbing a hill or high interstate speed and just pull into a rest stop. The oil in the turbo bearings will cook and destroy the turbo and seals if shut down while still hot. You seem t have a great easy going attitude which you need if you own a motorhome. Lol
