which one? class A or Pusher? Why? thanks

bluwtr49 wrote:

Semi Retired Grandpa wrote:

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

Your choice but not recommended by the manufacturer. You should look at the test done by Consumer Reports several years ago comparing NY City taxis with oil changed every 3k miles to those changed every 7.5k miles. My daily driver is an SUV with diesel engine - oil change every 10-12k mile. Wife's is gas with the same oil change frequency (both determined by the onboard computer system). The diesel oil/maintenance cost is higher - and factor in the ridiculous cost of diesel!!

My Cat engine oil change frequency is dictated by hours and duty. For light duty it works out to about 23,000 miles or every year. I can not imagine an OTR engine on a 3-7,000 mile oil change frequency.

Also, comparing NY Taxis that are in constant traffic to a MH that cruises the hwys is a bit much.......no relevance.

So, for me it's once a year regardless and that come to $300.00 at a dealer.

You miss the point - many recommend oil changes for gasoline engines at 3000 mile intervals. Consumer Reports simply blue printed a number of engines in taxis (I think all would agree severe service conditions) and compared the 3000 mile and 7500 mile oil change intervals for engine wear - no difference. As mentioned - I change the oil in my wife's car every 10-14k miles as the onboard computer recommends.