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Do it yourself Oil Change on Newmar class a gas motorhome

donw1019
Explorer
Explorer
I like doing small amounts of service work. Is there any reason I should not change to oil and filter on my motorhome??????
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Chum_lee
Explorer
Explorer
Depending on who installed the last oil filter and how long it's been there, you may need a special oil filter wrench to remove the existing filter. In the future, if you use the correct OEM oil filter (Motorcraft FL-820S) and install it correctly (coat gasket with oil and hand tighten only) you won't ever need the oil filter wrench again.

Chum lee

Grit_dog
Navigator
Navigator
Just because the vehicle is bigger doesn’t mean the difficulty of the service is anymore.
Seeing as an engine oil change is arguably tied for first place with maybe changing a tire as the most basic actual service, you’ll be fine.
Actully less risk since you don’t have to jack up the Moho to change the oil.
1. Take out drain plug, drain oil.
2. Replace drain plug and tighten snug tight.
3. Remove oil filter. (Filter wrench or big channel locks pretty much required)
4. Clean off filter surface put a skim of oil on new filter gasket and screw on new filter hand tight (as tight as you can get it by hand. Do NOT use tools to tighten).
5. Dump in required amount of oil.
6. Crack open cold beer and toast yourself for doing a $200 service for like $50!
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donw1019
Explorer
Explorer
Thank you very much.

enblethen
Nomad
Nomad
I am guessing your rig is on some form of a Ford chassis. Some are hard to get filter off. You need to look at where the oil is put in some rigs are vey hard to pour in. Big 5 quart containers are almost impossible.
Make sure to use specified oil.

Bud
USAF Retired
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ArchHoagland
Explorer
Explorer
I do all my oil and filter changes on my Workhorse GM 8.1 gas engine.

I pour the oil in where the dipstick is located at the front of the coach.

I built a small funnel and PVC pipe adapter which makes it easy although I do have to buy my oil in quarts rather than gallon jugs.
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jorbill2or
Explorer II
Explorer II
Oil fills are in the same general space drivers side up high on the front of the engine. Accessible via the front “hood” grill. The only issue is it’s up so high with no room to tilt a 21/2 gallon jug you might find it easier to put the 8qts in with a pump. There are lots of cheap fluid pumps out there. I have a cheap 2D battery powered one I use.
Bill

donw1019
Explorer
Explorer
It is a 2021 Newmar Baystar 3626. I crawled under it yesterday and all of a sudden I thought I don't know if I can do this. I can get to the filter ok and like Dave said I will have to cut a milk jug and divert the oil but I have not found the oil fill yet. Do I have to take the cover off inside???

Thanks,
Don

Dave_in_TN
Nomad
Nomad
If you change your own oil on your cars and trucks, there’s nothing really different or more difficult about doing so on a gas motorhome. In some ways it’s easier because of the high clearance. The only oddity about my last F53 motorhome was the drain plug being right above the front axle. I cut a milk jug to act as a diverter for draining the oil. But the oil changes weren’t difficult, and it’s always good to get under there and look around.
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enblethen
Nomad
Nomad
What chassis is the MH on? Is this a new rig or just new to you?

Bud
USAF Retired
Pace Arrow


2003 Chev Ice Road Tracker