Yeah, most pumps recommend the first change at 40-50 hours, then every 500 or so hours of use or 6 months, but I've seen pumps with 20-year-old oil in them.Danny said:Everytime I sell a new pump I remind the customer that new pumps typically require the oil be changed after the first 40 hours of use.
I was just wondering what kind of maintinence schedule you guys have for your pumps. I bought my wash in November, and want to get a good schedule for keeping my pumps running properly. I know about changing the oil every 500 hrs. or 6 months. What else do you guys do to keep your 310's running good? Or is it more along the lines of just fix something when it breaks?
Other than routine oil changes, your only other maintenance is seals and o-rings. If you keep a close eye on the pressure and smoothness of the pump and replace o-rings and seals immediately when you feel a pulsation, you'll minimize the chance of a manifold washout.Bubbles Galore said:I was just wondering what kind of maintinence schedule you guys have for your pumps.
I can't agree with your myopic advice. I've also mentioned that I've seen pumps that have never had the oil changed, but it's still a good preventative measure.Randy said:I never change the oil in my Cat 310 pumps anymore, I don’t think it’s necessary.
I can't agree with your myopic advice. I've also mentioned that I've seen pumps that have never had the oil changed, but it's still a good preventative measure.
I have to agree with Randy. Why change the pump oil if there isn?t any water in it or if it?s clean? How is not changing the oil in the pump going to make the equipment work any harder? If you do the math you?re more than likely going to be money ahead by not changing the oil. If it?s broke I?ll fix it if not broke then I don?t mess with it. I don?t change my oil in my pumps and they work just fine. If I was a service tech I?d probably recommend regular oil changes.