which one? class A or Pusher? Why? thanks

Big Katuna wrote:

tropical36 wrote:

Big Katuna wrote:
Tho u only change oil once a year or 11000 miles on the DP. I did my gasser every 3000.

I firmly believe that changing the oil every 3K miles is a complete waste of our energy resources and one of the reasons prices are so high for a barrel of oil. Just MHO of course, but then read any very critical owners manual that just loves having you come into one of their dealerships for any reason and see if any of them recommend that kind of frequency.

To each their own. I agree 3000 miles in cars is a carryover from leaded fuel days and a marketing gimmick from the oil change folks. I use the maintenance computer for our Hondas and change around 35% which s usually around 7-8K miles.

When I had gas coaches, I changed at 3-4k as I consider that extreme use eg going up steep hills at wide open throttle at near peak operating temps, extreme duty. It wasn't so much the cost I minded as itt was an extra PITA while on vacation.

I believe Workshorse recommended every 3000 miles. I might be wrong.

And most likely always recommended using a certified Workhorse dealer for this purpose. GM made the engine and might have said different, although they like a lot of traffic at their dealerships as well. I ran ours close to 5K miles this summer before changing it on the road, but then again, we'd been over and up and down the rockies, pulling a toad that is actually a bit heavy for the coach and in extreme heat at for the most part. The desert southwest and sections of CA were murder for the heat this year and unlike we'd seen before. Still, it takes a lot to break down today's oils in today's engines. I mean, when has there ever been a documented case of engine failure because the oil's properties were gone?
As for changing oil while on the road, I carry an enclosed drain tank that I keep on a shelf rack I built behind the gas tank, so all I need is a good place to change it out and then carry the used oil all the way back home if necessary. This way, I at least know it's indeed been changed and has been done properly. I never install the filter that's called for either and use one that has more capacity.