PREVOST X3-45 Multiplex User Manual

TP-9539
Revised 06-07
Technical Bulletin
Approved Rear Drive
Axle Lubricants
CAUTION
You must fill Meritor axles with Meritor-specified
lubricants only. Do not fill an axle with
non-approved lubricants, which will void Meritor’s
warranty. Damage to axle components also can
result.
To avoid axle component damage, fill Meritor axles
with approved lubricants only. Using non-approved
lubricants also will void Meritor’s warranty.
For complete lubrication information, refer to
Maintenance Manual 1, Preventive Maintenance
and Lubrication. To obtain this publication,
call ArvinMeritor’s Customer Service Center at
800-535-5560, or visit Literature on Demand on our
website at meritorhvs.com.
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For continuous heavy-duty operation, check the oil level every 1,000 miles (1600 km).
 All ArvinMeritor GL5 approved gear lubricants have been SAE J2360 tested and approved. A current list of approved oils is
available at www.pri.sae.org/PRI/IMprograms/Lubricant.
 These intervals apply to approved semi-synthetic and full synthetic oils only. For a list of approved extended-drain axle oils, refer
to Ta b l e C or Ta b l e D .
 The change interval for transit buses can be increased to 150,000 miles or 3 years, whichever comes first, contingent upon:
1) documented 10% fleet oil sampling with results below ArvinMeritor guidelines per Maintenance Manual 1,
2) minimum of six magnets in housing (61163/ 71163 drive axles come standard with six magnets in housing), and
3) use of approved extended-drain interval lubricants per Ta b l e B . (Drive axles excluded are: RC-26-633/634 and
RC-26/27-720.)
Table A: Oil Change Intervals and Specifications for All Rear Drive Axles
Vocation or
Vehicle Operation Linehaul Intercity Coach
City Delivery, School
Bus, Fire Truck,
Motorhome
Construction, Transit Bus,
Refuse, Yard Tractor,
Logging, Heavy Haul,
Mining, Oil Field, Rescue
Initial Oil Change Not required
Check Oil Level
Add the correct type and
amount of oil as required.
Every 25,000 miles (40 000 km), or the
fleet maintenance interval, whichever
comes first
Every 10,000 miles
(16 000 km), once a
month, or the fleet
maintenance interval,
whichever comes first
Every 5,000 miles (8000 km),
once a month, or the fleet
maintenance interval,
whichever comes first
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Petroleum-Based Oil
Change on Axle with or
without Pump and Filter
System
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Every 100,000 miles (160 000 km), or
annually, whichever comes first
Every 50,000 miles
(80 000 km), or annually,
whichever comes first
Every 25,000 miles
(40 000 km), or annually,
whichever comes first
Synthetic Oil Change on
Axle with or without Pump
and Filter System
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Every 500,000 miles
(800 000 km), or
every 4 years,
whichever comes
first
Every 250,000 miles
(400 000 km), or
every 4 years,
whichever comes
first
Every 250,000 miles
(400 000 km), or every
3 years, whichever
comes first
Every 100,000 miles
(160 000 km), or every 2 years,
whichever comes first
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Filter Change on Axle with
Pump and Filter System
Every 100,000 miles (160 000 km)

PREVOST X3-45 Multiplex Specifications

General

Length	45 ft
Width	102 in
Engine	Volvo D13
Horsepower	500 hp
GVWR	54, 000 lbs
Height	146 in
Sleeping Capacity	Varies based on floor plan
Water Capacity	Varies based on floor plan