Yahoo Message Number: 5734 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5734)
Hey folks,
I was wondering if any one else has had the problem of driving down the road and all of the sudden the motor just starts losing power. It starts slowing down and if you push on the gas it won't go. We called the dealership and they said to look at the air filter. We did and that is not the problem. Help! We are on our way to south Texas and we are currently having this problem.
Thanks
Yahoo Message Number: 5735 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5735)
Check the oil level.... if it is too low or you are on a hill usually driving uphill, as a safety measure the engine will quit.... it will allow you to restart the engine to get off the highway.... good luck.
Denny
Yahoo Message Number: 5736 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5736)
Need a bit more info. Is this a gas or diesel powered rig? Is the problem intermittent or have you lost power and it has not come back?
From: colekrista
To: KodiakChassisClassC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, November 3, 2010 12:33:17 PM
Subject: [KodiakChassisClassC] Lost power driving down the road
Hey folks,
I was wondering if any one else has had the problem of driving down the road and all of the sudden the motor just starts losing power. It starts slowing down and if you push on the gas it won't go. We called the dealership and they said to look at the air filter. We did and that is not the problem. Help! We are on our way to south Texas and we are currently having this problem.
Thanks
Yahoo Message Number: 5737 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5737)
It is a diesel and if you pull off the road and turn off the key it starts up and goes a bit further. Then it does it again.
Yahoo Message Number: 5738 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5738)
Yeh.... mine is too.... pretty sure if you add a quart or two of oil it will start right up and keep running... same thing happened to me on I-29 south of Omaha, Nebr. Climbing a slight hill near an exit when it stalled. Got to the exit and into a Pilot Fuel stop... checked the manual, added some oil, and kept going.
Denny
Yahoo Message Number: 5739 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5739)
fuel filter, if you do not have a filter you can limp it to a store and buy on, easy to replace just see manual.
From: Krista Cole
To: KodiakChassisClassC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, November 3, 2010 10:57:33 AM
Subject: Re: [KodiakChassisClassC] Lost power driving down the road
It is a diesel and if you pull off the road and turn off the key it starts up and goes a bit further. Then it does it again.
Yahoo Message Number: 5740 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5740)
Poor guy.... all these are valid causes for the engine shutdown. I am still placing my bet on low oil...
Denny
Yahoo Message Number: 5741 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5741)
Any problems after you added the oil? We are headed to teralingua for the chili cookoff and there is nothing down there the last 150 miles. We have called dealerships and they won't work on motorhomes. Thanks for your help!
Yahoo Message Number: 5742 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5742)
None... drove 7 hours home to Branson, MO.... check the engine manual... it explains the feature, and as I recall, there is no "reset" after adding the oil.
Denny
Yahoo Message Number: 5744 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5744)
I had the same thing happen to me if the oil doesn't fix it, then it is likely the fuel filter. as long as the water in fuel light doesn't come on you should be able to limp it to the next parts store, they all carry the filter. Changing it is easy and there is a step by step in the manual. If not there should be at least one mechanic at the chili cookoff. Good luck
From: Krista Hanson
To: "KodiakChassisClassC@yahoogroups.com"
Sent: Wed, November 3, 2010 11:17:04 AM
Subject: Re: [KodiakChassisClassC] Lost power driving down the road
Any problems after you added the oil? We are headed to teralingua for the chili cookoff and there is nothing down there the last 150 miles. We have called dealerships and they won't work on motorhomes. Thanks for your help!
Yahoo Message Number: 5746 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5746)
I had this problem. It was a clogged fuel filter. Engine would idle OK. Wouldn't rev up under load. Owner's manual explains how to change it.
AC part # TP298B
GM part # 89060534
Charles
Yahoo Message Number: 5747 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5747)
Correction:
AC part # TP1298B
Yahoo Message Number: 5748 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5748)
You could also buy the fuel filter and install it as well... As well as add some oil....
Denny
Yahoo Message Number: 5749 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5749)
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We had the exact same problem, only we were headed up a Colorado mountain when it happened! Yup, it was the fuel filter. Now we carry 4 extras just in case. We were able to change it on the side of the road without a tow, etc.
Chris Rogers
From: KodiakChassisClassC@yahoogroups.com [mailto:KodiakChassisClassC@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Lynn Jones
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 12:00 PM
To: KodiakChassisClassC@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [KodiakChassisClassC] Lost power driving down the road
I had this problem. It was a clogged fuel filter. Engine would idle OK. Wouldn't rev up under load. Owner's manual explains how to change it.
AC part # TP298B
GM part # 89060534
Charles
Yahoo Message Number: 5750 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5750)
For fuel filter change check http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KodiakChassisClassC/photos/album/269446827/pic/list (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KodiakChassisClassC/photos/album/269446827/pic/list)
hope this helps
Yahoo Message Number: 5751 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5751)
That'd be my guess. Always a good idea to have one or two on hand.
From: Sean Donohue
To: KodiakChassisClassC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, November 3, 2010 1:08:11 PM
Subject: Re: [KodiakChassisClassC] Lost power driving down the road
fuel filter, if you do not have a filter you can limp it to a store and buy on, easy to replace just see manual.
From: Krista Cole
To: KodiakChassisClassC@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, November 3, 2010 10:57:33 AM
Subject: Re: [KodiakChassisClassC] Lost power driving down the road
It is a diesel and if you pull off the road and turn off the key it starts up and goes a bit further. Then it does it again.
Yahoo Message Number: 5752 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5752)
Added oil, still having the same problem. Now we are trying the fuel filter, thanks for all the feedback! We really appreciate it!!!
Yahoo Message Number: 5753 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5753)
Just another support of the fuel filter problem.
We were only a few blocks from home when it happened to us.
Your vehicle is in "Limp mode".
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Yahoo Message Number: 5754 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5754)
There were some posts on changing the filter, awhile back.
Yahoo Message Number: 5755 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5755)
Fuel filter would be my first guess. Slow loss of power is a good indication of this type of failure with a diesel engine.
Best
Ron Hall
Yahoo Message Number: 5765 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5765)
This morning on Diesel Place I found a video on how to change fuel filter. Filter on our truck is mounted to left of brake mater cylinder on driver side of truck. Not on passenger side of engine/wheel well.
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=396558 (http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=396558)
Best
Ron Hall
Yahoo Message Number: 5770 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5770)
, "colekrista" wrote:
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/KodiakChassisClassC/message/4913 (http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/KodiakChassisClassC/message/4913)
fuel filter.
don
Yahoo Message Number: 5756 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5756)
Did you refuel just before this started? Mine problem was from bad diesel. Needed to change the fuel filter.
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Yahoo Message Number: 5757 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5757)
Reading with interest re lost power and fuel filters. How often do you change your filters?? We winter in Texas and every year when the unit is at Bert Ogden for maintenance I have them change the fuel filter as well or are there a lot of places out there with bad fuel? ? ? ?
As always travel safe and enjoy
Yahoo Message Number: 5758 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5758)
I have yet to get any bad fuel for a diesel. There is always that possibility. I carry a spare fuel filter just in case. I change filter every 7 to 10,000 miles.
In the other thread (Lost power driving down the road) Brad provided a link to pictures on how to change a fuel filter.
Best
Ron Hall
Yahoo Message Number: 5759 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5759)
Do you change it with each oil change, or how often do you change the oil ??
Yahoo Message Number: 5760 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5760)
I change it at my yearly oil change. Last couple of years it has been at close to 8,000 miles.
GM recommends change at 15,000 miles. I guess I could change it every other year. But do not want to have to change one on the road just because I wanted to get a few extra miles out of a $15 filter. I buy my filters in groups of 3 for about $45.
Best
Ron Hall
Yahoo Message Number: 5761 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5761)
Ron,
Thanks for the info, local Chevy dealer recommended every 10000 instead of the 15000 as well because we do not drive MH everyday like commercial trucks, whether that is true or not, it does make sense.
Where do you buy your filters for $15, online?store?
thanks
Mo
Yahoo Message Number: 5762 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5762)
I got mine off EBAY a couple years ago. Looks like the price has gone up with shipping. Back when I bought mine they were $5 less plus $8 shipping.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DURAMAX-DIESEL-FUEL-FILTERS-2000-2008-3-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem483d675625QQitemZ310267827749QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DURAMAX-DIESEL-FUEL-FILTERS-2000-2008-3-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem483d675625QQitemZ310267827749QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories)
I noticed on EBAY they also have the air filter on sale $59 for 3. These should fit the 2007 and newer engines.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3-FRAM-CA10120-AIR-FILTERS-KODIAK-C-4500-DURAMAX-DIESEL-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem230b4f4f2cQQitemZ150513602348QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3-FRAM-CA10120-AIR-FILTERS-KODIAK-C-4500-DURAMAX-DIESEL-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem230b4f4f2cQQitemZ150513602348QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories)
This is not a buy now auction. So you do have to bid on it.
Best
Ron Hall
Yahoo Message Number: 5763 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/supercrvgroup/conversations/messages/5763)
We got our Enduramax with about 15000 miles on the clock. I neglected to change the fuel filter at purchase and about 2000 miles later the filter plugged. I forgot to change the next year as well and at 34k she plugged again. Right around 51k she plugged.
I'm changing the filter at 66k this time. I swear.
Bob Emery
2005 EnduraMax toyhauler