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rdunk · 09-12-2009, 04:06 PM

Jack, I believe the requirement on our 2005 is to use Dexron 3. The tank needs to be full enough to not suck air when the jacks and slide are being extended. Also, you want the tank to have enough fluid to not have an air problem in the tank if on an unlevel site. We may differ on "how full", but for me, when the slides are in, and the jacks are up, I want my tank to be just "not quite full". Air in the hyd lines is a real PITA for us, so, I go for filling to the max, just so it is not overfilled. That is probably about 1/2 inch to 1 inch more fluid in the tank than is actually recommended.

09-12-2009, 04:06 PM	#2
rdunk Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 482	Jack, I believe the requirement on our 2005 is to use Dexron 3. The tank needs to be full enough to not suck air when the jacks and slide are being extended. Also, you want the tank to have enough fluid to not have an air problem in the tank if on an unlevel site. We may differ on "how full", but for me, when the slides are in, and the jacks are up, I want my tank to be just "not quite full". Air in the hyd lines is a real PITA for us, so, I go for filling to the max, just so it is not overfilled. That is probably about 1/2 inch to 1 inch more fluid in the tank than is actually recommended. __________________ Robert Robert and Carlene 2005 RE3, S/N 2107 (sold Jan. 2010)