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Old 08-24-2016, 10:24 AM   #1
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Do it yourself oil changes

So this is our second MH and we love the 364 but if you do your own oil changes how do you get the fresh oil back in the motor.. That fill tube is up so high and close to the dash area it is next to impossible to get a funnel in their.. What have you found that works.. I am not paying $200 again for an oil change
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Old 08-24-2016, 01:43 PM   #2
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I searched around my area and found a local Ford house to change the oil and filter for $52.50 with everything included.
I also found a large truck service center that did it for $12.50 if I bought the oil and filter from Walmart and brought it to them
I have ended up going to the Ford house because they are a Ford dealer
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Old 08-24-2016, 01:55 PM   #3
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I took ours to a local Mr Tire to try out. They changed the entire oil and the invoice was around $45. It actually was cheaper than the Valvoline Care Center where I take my Toyota Mini Van. $200 is way too much!!

Now if I could just find someplace to change the oil in the generator for a not so high price.
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Old 08-24-2016, 01:58 PM   #4
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I use qt bottles, makes life a lot easier. I've done 2 oil changes on my 364 so far. What I find more aggravating, is the drain plug is directly over the axle.
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Old 08-24-2016, 04:53 PM   #5
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Walmart sells a flexible screw on top for QT bottles that works well. You can put the end in the filler tube before you have to tip the bottle up. They are under a dollar and red in color. Just don't screw them on to tight or they will jump a thread.
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If you don't use your leveling jacks you can get an oil pan in just under the oil drain plug, haven't needed to buy any after market parts that way. Also one quart oil bottles are the easiest but you can get a 5 quart one in there if you take your time and slowly fir it in.
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Old 08-24-2016, 09:23 PM   #7
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I use qt bottles, makes life a lot easier. I've done 2 oil changes on my 364 so far. What I find more aggravating, is the drain plug is directly over the axle.

Aquaman, the Fumoto valves have a nipple to attach a tube and it drains right into the drain pan. No mess or stripped threads.


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Aquaman, the Fumoto valves have a nipple to attach a tube and it drains right into the drain pan. No mess or stripped threads.


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I am very interested in Purchasing a Fumoto valve. Do you remember what Part Number you used? I own a 2016 Georgetown 328 myself but it is the same Engine as you have. Thank you.
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Oil change

Tractor supply has a pump for 5 qt oil jug will pump oil to engine fill valve will also remove oil from motor by suction
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I am so glad you asked the question. I am probably going to do my first oil change either this weekend or early next week. I have never paid to have done on my previous motor home so I wouldn't have expected 200 bucks unless I took to an RV dealer.

I like the replies - yes I will have to stay to the more expensive quart bottles unless I try the Pump method as mentioned too. Didn't think of that. That could be easier.

Will wait on the Genny as I don't have enough hours yet...but that is even easier.
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I use a 8 foot step ladder,cut a piece of 5/8" garden hose about 2 feet long. push a funnel into it, tie wrap or tape it to the ladder with the hose in the oil filler pipe.then just pour the oil in.(slowly of course) no spills
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I use this hand pump from Harbor Freight, works well:

Multi-Use Transfer Pump
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I am very interested in Purchasing a Fumoto valve. Do you remember what Part Number you used? I own a 2016 Georgetown 328 myself but it is the same Engine as you have. Thank you.

It is the 106 model. They have various sub models depending on preference. I got the 106N.


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I am very interested in Purchasing a Fumoto valve. Do you remember what Part Number you used? I own a 2016 Georgetown 328 myself but it is the same Engine as you have. Thank you.

I got the f 106 N, but as Aquaman said there are different options. Their website is fumotousa.com. I think Amazon may sell them as well.
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So this is our second MH and we love the 364 but if you do your own oil changes how do you get the fresh oil back in the motor.. That fill tube is up so high and close to the dash area it is next to impossible to get a funnel in their.. What have you found that works.. I am not paying $200 again for an oil change
Go to Harbor Freight or a tool warehouse. There is a fluid evacuator pump that removes fluid [Mighty Vac] that also reverses and pushes fluid in. Make sure to keep it clean and do not put anything else in it. We use them to fill todays trans. that do not have dip sticks and fill from the bottom of the oil pan
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Old 08-25-2016, 07:48 PM   #17
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I have a 2013 351dsf I use the quart bottles
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Old 08-25-2016, 09:07 PM   #18
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Auto Zone sells a funnel that holds fluid and has a long hose with a release valve.


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Old 08-26-2016, 08:01 AM   #19
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I used quart bottle and filled it with 5 quart container. Also installed Fumoto drain valve .problem is no way to get filter off without making a mess. Filter is directly over frame rail. Tried punching hole in filter to drain oil but still poured all over frame. Fumoto valve worked great.
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Hi, I bought a pump at Advanced Auto Parts that is made for pumping gear lube into a rear end. It comes with different length tubes. It screws right onto the 5 quart Motorcraft 5-20 bottle and putting the 10 qts in is drip free. I rest the full bottle on the w/s washer reservoir and pump away. Done in no time.
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