A couple quick questions before I drive my MCI for the first time in a while

Geoff · July 14, 2017, 07:41:43 AM

I knew someone who had a foaming problem with his fan blower oil. The cause cost him a lot for labor and was actually simple--. someone had mixed engine oil with gear oil in his MCI 8. Either oil will work but you need to know which one you have before adding oil, or better, change all the oil. Coolant test strips or a simple Prestone coolant tester for the antifreeze. If it strong (50-50), just add distilled water.
--Geoff

Quote from: Oregonconversion on July 13, 2017, 09:07:49 AM
What type of oil do I put in the blower gearbox?

How do I check my coolant? Also what type of coolant do I use?

Outside on the front drivers side there is a compartment ( hello fuse panel compartment ) with a plastic reservoir with some type of oil. Is that power steering and if so what type of oil does it take?

Thanks in advance taking off in a couple hours

Branderson · July 14, 2017, 07:56:16 AM

I made the mistake of not seeing the sight aperture when filling it and filled it to the top. Yea...there was a mess when I got to wherever I was going to.

Dave5Cs · July 14, 2017, 08:10:54 AM

And a lot of us have done that too. I did it coming back from Las Vegas and the back and engine was covered in 40 weight. I had to pressure wash it and thought I had the seals going on it. I took the whole thing out and rebuilt it and then realized it was only overfilled. Oh well needed new rubbers anyway and now has them plus new seals as well.

Boomer · July 14, 2017, 08:32:53 AM

Why is it that so many inexperienced new bus owners don't make their first priority obtaining a maintenance manual? And reading it.

bevans6 · July 14, 2017, 09:12:59 AM

Quote from: Boomer on July 14, 2017, 08:32:53 AM
Why is it that so many inexperienced new bus owners don't make their first priority obtaining a maintenance manual? And reading it.

Probably the same reason a lot of new owners don't take driver training or get air-brake certified. I don't know what that reason is. Not implying that is the case here, in any way.

Oregonconversion · July 14, 2017, 09:39:09 AM

Got there safe and she ran great. Constant maintenance even though she does not move much does the trick for sure. Thanks for your help everyone.

daddysgirl · July 14, 2017, 10:01:45 AM

I'm glad you made it safely!
What everyone else said...and...
Please don't put oil in the round wiper container. It has air lines that run to the windshield, located just below the emergency fill valve.
I use ONLY 100% ethylene glycol antifreeze. Some newer mixed brands are actually not recommended.
Don't let her idle for long periods without a good run.
Double check the tires
Get the maintenance manual and read, read, read. It will save you time, money, and sanity.

bevans6 · July 14, 2017, 10:15:57 AM

Oregon, I went back and looked at your posts - you've been working on her since 2008, but is that the very first trip? If so, congratulations!

Brian

bigred · July 14, 2017, 02:46:28 PM

Quote from: Branderson on July 14, 2017, 07:56:16 AM
I made the mistake of not seeing the sight aperture when filling it and filled it to the top. Yea...there was a mess when I got to wherever I was going to.

Mine blew that silly little hose that feed's down to the engine causing it to leak right down on that big fan!!! Talk about a mess!!!

Dave5Cs · July 14, 2017, 10:26:29 PM

If you need manuals, engine manuals, Parts books etc. these guys have them. Have no affiliation with this company.

http://www.coachinfo.com/