Towing TT to Disney from NY - Diesel Forum

clapsrm · 07-27-2008, 10:50 PM

It is about 1200 miles to Disney from where I am and was wondering if it is necessary to change the oil in the van while I am there for the tow back. My Travel Trailer loaded is about 5500lbs and it will be just my wife, my 2 kids and I.

Bob

HighwayPrisoner · 07-27-2008, 10:59 PM

I would not see a need, if the normal change interval had been reached. Maybe an oil change before the trip would be a good thing, if it had been awhile.

clapsrm · 07-27-2008, 11:07 PM

Right, I should have mentioned that I just changed the oil last week along with the fuel filter. I usually change the oil every 5k and the fuel filter every 15k.

HighwayPrisoner · 07-27-2008, 11:13 PM

You should be good to go. Enjoy the trip.

LarryM · 07-29-2008, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HighwayPrisoner

You should be good to go. Enjoy the trip.

I agree if it's only a 1,000 miles over your normal change interval that's IMHO not a problem. My 7.3L says 3K for heavy use and most of my miles are towing and I shoot for around a 4K change, but have gone a tad over 5K.

Larry

clapsrm · 07-31-2008, 09:43 PM

Well then, thanks for vote of confidence. I'll be on my way tomorrow morning. Larry, checked out your pics and I am sure I am going to wish I had as much interesting stuff as you do to look at after driving for 10 hours!!

Bob