MotorHome Tech Tips
Class A Scheduled Maintenance - Part 1 | Engines
Proper Maintenance is important to the longevity of your motorhome. Secure the copy of the Chassis Lubrication Chart from your owner's Manual. Sit down with the Service Advisor after the work is done to ensure that all maintenance was performed.
The following are Spartan Maintenance Guidelines for some of the more common Systems found in many of today's Motorhomes.
Engine - Oil Change & Fuel Filter Service
Cummins ISL and '03 ISL 370-400 HP
Engine Oil
- Service (Pre '03): 18,000 miles or yearly
- Service ('03 & Up): 20,000 miles or yearly
- Oil Filter: Fleetguard LF-9009
- Oil Type: SAE 15W40
- Oil Capacity (Pre '03): 24 Quarts (US)
- Oil Capacity ('03 & Up): 25 Quarts (US)
- Oil Capacity ('03 & Up): (Composite Pan Stamped Steel) 24 Quarts (US)
Fuel Filter Type: Fleetguard
- Service: Filter should be changed at every oil change.
- Filter (Pre '03): FS-1022
- Primary Filter ('03 & Up): FS-1003
- Secondary Filter ('03 & Up): FF-5488
Cummins ISC and ISC '03 300-350 HP
Engine Oil
- Service: 15,000 miles or yearly
- Oil Filter: Fleetguard LF-9009
- Oil Type: SAE 15W40
- Oil Capacity (Pre '03): 22 Quarts (US)
- Oil Capacity ('03 & Up): 25 Quarts (US)
- Oil Capacity ('03 & Up): (Composite Pan Stamped Steel) 25 Quarts (US)
Fuel Filter Type: Fleetguard
- Service: Filter should be changed at every oil change.
- Filter (Pre '03): FS-1022
- Primary Filter ('03 & Up): FS-1003
- Secondary Filter ('03 & Up): FF-5488
Cummins ISB 210-300HP
Engine Oil
- Service: 15,000 miles or yearly
- Oil Filter: Fleetguard LF-3970
- Oil Type: SAE 15W40
- Oil Capacity: 19 Quarts (US)
Fuel Filter Type: Fleetguard
- Service: Filter should be changed at every oil change.
- Service: Every 15,000 miles
- Spin On Cartridge: FS-19519
- Drop In Cartridge: FS-19579
Cummins ISM 400-500 HP
Engine Oil
- Service: 15,000 miles or yearly
- Oil Filter: Fleetguard LF-9000
- Oil Type: SAE 15W40
- Oil Capacity: 41.2 Quarts (US)
Fuel Filter Type: Fleetguard
- Service: Filter should be changed at every oil change.
- Primary Filter: FS-1003
- Secondary Filter: FS-1242B, RAYCOR
Caterpillar 3126E 330HP
Engine Oil
- Service: 11,000 miles or yearly
- Oil Filter: 1R-0739
- Oil Type: SAE 15W40
- Oil Capacity: 20 Quarts (US)
Fuel Filter Type: Caterpillar
- Service: Filter should be changed at every oil change.
- Filter: CAT 1R-0751
Caterpillar C7 300-350 HP
Engine Oil
- Service: 11,000 miles or yearly
- Oil Filter: 1R-1807
- Oil Type: SAE 15W40
- Oil Capacity: 22 Quarts (US)
Fuel Filter Type: Caterpillar
- Service: Every 11,000 miles or 6 months.
- Filter: CAT 1R-0751
Caterpillar C9 400 HP
Engine Oil
- Service: 20,000 miles or yearly
- Oil Filter: 1R-1808
- Oil Type: SAE 15W40
- Oil Capacity: 34 Quarts (US)
Fuel Filter Type: Caterpillar
- Service: Every 30,000 miles or 600 hours.
- Filter: CAT 1R-0749
Caterpillar C13 470-525 HP
Engine Oil
- Service: 20,000 miles or yearly
- Oil Filter: 1R-1808
- Oil Type: SAE 15W40
- Oil Capacity: 36 Quarts (US)
Fuel Filter Type: Caterpillar
- Service: Every 30,000 miles or 600 hours.
- Filter: CAT 1R-0749
Caution: The maintenance recommendations on this page are meant as general guidelines only. Always consult with a professional RV mechanic, your owner's manual, and/or your authorized RV dealer BEFORE performing any maintenance procedures. See 'Legal Disclaimer' below.
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