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apu oil

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by tmb0507, Feb 17, 2015.

  1. Feb 17, 2015 #1
    tmb0507

    tmb0507 Medium Load Member

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    so my apu needs oil what kind do I use same as I use in the truck engine or something different
     
    tmb0507, Feb 17, 2015
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  3. Feb 17, 2015 #2
    Freddy57

    Freddy57 Road Train Member

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    I use the same as truck engine in mine. No sense carrying two kinds of oil around with me.
     
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  4. Feb 17, 2015 #3
    FLATBED

    FLATBED Road Train Member

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    Would help if you provided the make / model of APU , if its a THERMOKING TRIPAK the manual calls for
    API Type CI-4 or better multigrade oil
    API Synthetic Type CI-4 or better after first 1000 hours
    (optional)
    API Type CJ-4 or better multigrade oil is required for
    units equipped with the optional DPF (Diesel Particulate
    Filter)
     
    FLATBED, Feb 17, 2015
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    CBayFisher Thanks this.
  5. Feb 17, 2015 #4
    CBayFisher

    CBayFisher Bobtail Member

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    We run the sme in both.
     
    CBayFisher, Feb 17, 2015
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  7. Feb 17, 2015 #5
    CBayFisher

    CBayFisher Bobtail Member

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    Same, not sme. Big thumbs today.
     
    CBayFisher, Feb 17, 2015
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  8. Feb 17, 2015 #6
    Derailed

    Derailed Road Train Member

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    Mine has the Kubota on it. I use Rotella 15w40, same as truck
     
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  9. Feb 17, 2015 #7
    Freddy57

    Freddy57 Road Train Member

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    I guess is boils down to what APU it is and who owns it. If in doubt ask the owner...otherwise follow the manufacturers recommendations as to oil type. Mine just uses any 15-40 diesel oil. I just use the same oil as my truck for simplicity sake.
     
    Freddy57, Feb 17, 2015
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