Owner`s manual

CHASSIS INFORMATION — 10
200
2008 LAPALMA XL
engIne oIl
Cummins Engine Requirements:
The maintenance guidelines in the Cummins
Operation & Maintenance Manual are the
recommendations for the engine to extend the
engine life and improve performance, resulting
in cost efcient operations. A good maintenance
schedule begins with a daily awareness of the
engine and its various systems.
A high grade 15W-40 multi-viscosity
heavy duty lubricating oil meeting Cummins
Engineering Specication CES 20071 or CES
20076, American Petroleum Institute (API)
specication CH-4 which can be used as an
alternative to CES 20071 is recommended.
Lubricating oils meeting API CG-4
specications may be used at a reduced drain
interval. The engine uses 15W-40 heavy duty
engine lubricating oil that meets Cummins
specications. A critical factor in maintaining
engine performance and durability is the use of
high grade multigrade lubricating oil and strict
adherence to the maintenance service intervals.
A straight weight or monograde lubricating oil
is not recommended. Shortened drain intervals
may be required as determined by a close
monitoring of the lubricating oil condition by
means of an oil sampling program. The use
of oil analysis to extend drain interval is not
recommended. There are numerous variables
which is the basis of the recommendation.
Synthetic oils API category III specications
are recommended for extreme cold temperatures
only. Low viscosity oils used for winter
operations will aid in starting. Synthetic oils,
or oil with adequate low temperature properties
used for Arctic operations where the engine
cannot be kept warm when shut down, will aid
in starting. The use of synthetic oils should not
be used to extend drain intervals. Extended oil
change intervals can decrease engine life and
possibly affect the engine warranty.
Oil additives should not be used unless
the oil supplier or oil manufacturer has been
consulted and provided positive evidence or
data establishing satisfactory performance in the
engine.
NOTE:
The engine does not require a “break-
in” procedure.
INFORMATION:
Refer to the Engine OEM Manual for
details on the oil maintenance schedule.
NOTE:
The Engine is filled with 15W-40
multi-viscosity oil from the factory.
engIne ShutDoWn
Allow the engine to idle three to ve minutes
after a full load operation. This allows adequate
cool down of pistons, cylinders, bearings and
turbocharger components. Under normal driving
conditions, exiting the highway is generally
lighter engine operation and the need for the
three to ve minutes is not necessary.
Extended Engine Shutdown
When the motorhome has been sitting for
30 days or more, verify all the uid levels are
correct. Follow the normal starting procedures.
If the oil pressure gauge does not register within
15 seconds, shut off the engine immediately
to avoid damage. Consult the engine
manufacturer’s owner’s manual for guidelines
on troubleshooting low oil pressure, or contact
a qualied service technician. Allow the engine
to idle for ve minutes before operating under a
load.
070201
Lubricating oil recommendations and specications.