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06-10-2016, 04:44 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 25.2 axis
State: South Carolina
Posts: 217
THOR #3992
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Oil axis
Has anyone tried to put a quart of motor oil in their Thor axis
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06-10-2016, 05:07 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Georgia
Posts: 844
THOR #1123
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This thread might be of help. More about changing oil than adding but it goes hand in hand. Jamie's #3 post might give you some ideas.
http://www.thorforums.com/forums/f8/...ange-1123.html
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06-10-2016, 05:20 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 25.2 axis
State: South Carolina
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THOR #3992
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oil axis
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Originally Posted by Larry
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Thanks Larry I appreciate it I can't even seem to find oil cap It must be hidden in there somewhere
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06-10-2016, 05:41 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Georgia
Posts: 844
THOR #1123
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It's over to the right side of the battery. Might have to pull some of the vent hoses back out of the way to see the filler tube.
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06-10-2016, 05:52 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Georgia
Posts: 844
THOR #1123
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06-10-2016, 06:11 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2015 Vegas 24.1
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,468
THOR #2601
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Larry didn't mention it --but getting the oil cap off, not dropping it and loosing it in the wire bundle/hoses/air duct black hole next to the battery, using a funnel and flexible hose to get the oil in the oil filler hole is a three alarm royal PITA.
When I recently had some warranty work done and I was at 7000 miles I just had my dealer do the 7500 oil and filter change. I paid the labor and for me the cost was well worth the lack of aggravation.
But if you want to do it yourself -- as we used to say in the AF -- like reconnaissance aircraft you'll go alone, unarmed, and unafraid.
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Retired USAF Col and retired Nurse
Traveling with Lily & Bella ('Teddy Bear' breed)
2015 Vegas 24.1 (E-350)
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06-11-2016, 09:56 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 25.2 axis
State: South Carolina
Posts: 217
THOR #3992
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oil axis
Thanks to everyone I'm going to See if I can find an extension tube that will fit it and run it out to the front to make it a lot easier I'm sure the other manufacturers might have one I can borrow from them Called Thor where it was said it's in there somewhere Asking why they would do that No explanation other than a kind of laugh
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06-11-2016, 11:06 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Missouri
Posts: 53
THOR #1971
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Last year I bought a funnel with about an 18" clear plastic hose with a plastic fitting and cap on the end at Walmart. The hose just fits over the oil dip stick tube. Very simple refill. I put a zip-tie on the funnel and either hooked it to the Windshield Wiper or the ladder. I don't remember now.
Before this solution I had purchased some clear plastic hose of the same diameter at Lowe's and run the hose to the fill hole. This was a real pain. Glad I found the easy-peasy solution.
Hardest job was building ramps out of 2x12s with a long shallow approach to get the low-slung Axis up in the air. Thought my days of crawling around on the ground under vehicles was over, but with cost of oil change and lube for an RV I am back on my back.
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06-12-2016, 12:20 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2015 Vegas 24.1
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,468
THOR #2601
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ONE of the reasons I had the dealer do the oil change was because they have a centralized pressurized system to refill the crankcase. No funnel. No hose. No hassle.
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Retired USAF Col and retired Nurse
Traveling with Lily & Bella ('Teddy Bear' breed)
2015 Vegas 24.1 (E-350)
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06-12-2016, 10:42 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 25.2 axis
State: South Carolina
Posts: 217
THOR #3992
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oil axis
Thanks road hog never thought of refilling the crankcase through the oil dipstick tube good idea have that same funnel with clear tube believe I did get it at wal-mart Going to use my Leveling blocks just drive up on them to get up under it good idea?
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06-12-2016, 11:42 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Missouri
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THOR #1971
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Not sure I would trust my life to leveling blocks if they are not absolutely stable or are those plastic ones. Please be careful.
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06-12-2016, 12:00 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 25.2 axis
State: South Carolina
Posts: 217
THOR #3992
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oil axis
Thanks road hog after I drive it up will put floor jacks in place 3 ton or I might go with advice and take in for service only thing is I trust me to do it right also thanks bevedfelker
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06-12-2016, 12:51 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Missouri
Posts: 53
THOR #1971
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You are welcome. Enjoy your journeys.
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06-12-2016, 08:30 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2023 Jayco Precept 31UL
State: Florida
Posts: 2,916
THOR #1589
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Like Roadhog, I use a funnel attached to a small hose. I used flexible irrigation tubing and taped it to a funnel. On the other end, I attached a 90 degree nipple.
Cheap and easy. I try to keep my coach away from RV service people as much as possible!
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06-12-2016, 10:35 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 25.2 axis
State: South Carolina
Posts: 217
THOR #3992
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oil axis
I agree mr. Sunshine It'd be one thing if you paid and got the job done right but in the past I found i paid and got the job done wrong that's why I'd rather do it myself
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06-14-2016, 01:43 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2023 Jayco Precept 31UL
State: Florida
Posts: 2,916
THOR #1589
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nautiquecowboy
I agree mr. Sunshine It'd be one thing if you paid and got the job done right but in the past I found i paid and got the job done wrong that's why I'd rather do it myself
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When changing the oil, there are a few grease zerks on the steering joints that require a touch from a grease gun. Go easy and don't blow out the seals. Remember to check all the fluids, while you are doing the service.
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06-14-2016, 08:54 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 25.2 axis
State: South Carolina
Posts: 217
THOR #3992
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oil axis
Thanks mr. Sunshine As always I love your comments and knowledge on this forum
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