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Carrier apu

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Mandeepsingh, Nov 18, 2019.

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  1. Nov 18, 2019 #1
    Mandeepsingh

    Mandeepsingh Light Load Member

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    Hey Guys. I have a international prostar with carrier apu and it has 1219 hours on it. Recently, it threw some black smoke out of the exhaust after that i checked the oil in it and it was down to add mark. I got my apu serviced at 838 hrs and its been 300 some hrs and its down to add mark. Is this something common? Is this cool?
    Please any advice would help.
    Thanks
     
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  3. Nov 18, 2019 #2
    truckdriver31

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    put oil in it and ride on. mine smokes a little on start up.
     
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  4. Nov 18, 2019 #3
    Mandeepsingh

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    So if this keeps happening, just keep adding oil and let it be? It wont hurt anything? Like in a truck engine if u keep adding oil and keep riding, eventually it will kill your motor. In an apu its ok to keep adding oil and using?
     
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  5. Nov 18, 2019 #4
    truckdriver31

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    pre emission truck i use to have used a gallon of oil in between oil changes. my pick up uses 1 quart every 3000 miles. i add and ride on
     
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  7. Nov 18, 2019 #5
    snowwy

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    Adding oil won't kill your motor. Except maybe if you keep adding different brands and types.

    NOT adding oil WILL.
     
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  8. Nov 19, 2019 #6
    Mandeepsingh

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    Alright fellas. I was wrong. Sorry about that. But can somebody please advice me something better with the apu situation? Is it common to add so much oil after 300-400 hours?
    Thanks
     
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  9. Nov 19, 2019 #7
    truckdriver31

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    whats so much
     
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  10. Nov 19, 2019 #8
    Mandeepsingh

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    3 and 1/2 quart is what I believe it holds. It was down to add mark by 300-400 hrs. Is that normal and ok?
     
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  11. Nov 19, 2019 #9
    bigtravelr

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    It's normal just checki on a regular basis and keep it full
     
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  12. Nov 19, 2019 #10
    truckdriver31

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    my company's oil policy is this. if it touches the stick then it doesnt need oil
     
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