Motorhome Maintenance and Operation

ISX15 and X15

Motorhome Maintenance Engines (550-605 hp)
and Operation
ISX15 and X15 Engines (500-605 hp)

Quick Reference
Quick Reference Guide Guide

ISX15 ISX15 ISX15 X15

Maintenance Intevals* Built 1998-2006 Built 2007-2009 Built 2010-2016 Built 2017+
time (mo.) miles time (mo.) miles time (mo.) miles time (mo.) miles
Check Fluid Levels daily daily daily daily
Coolant Testing 6 n/a 6 n/a 6 n/a 6 n/a
Oil and Oil Filter 6 20,000 6 25,000 6 20,000 12 20,000
Fuel Filters 6 20,000 6 25,000 6 20,000 12 20,000
Coolant Filter (if equipped) 12 50,000 12 50,000 12 50,000 24 250,000
Crankcase Breather Filter n/a n/a 48 125,000 48 125,000 n/a n/a
Valve Lash Check 60 500,000 60 500,000 60 500,000 60 500,000
Diesel Particulate Filter n/a n/a n/a 300,000 n/a 200,000 n/a 400,000
DEF Filter n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 300,000 n/a 300,000
*intervals reflect whichever occurs first in months or miles

ISX15 ISX15 ISX15 X15

Filter Part Numbers Built 1998-2006 Built 2007-2009 Built 2010-2016 Built 2017+
Lubricating Oil Filter LF9070 or LF9080 LF9070 or LF9080 LF9070 or LF9080 LF14000NN
Fuel Filter (Pressure) n/a n/a FF5776 or FF5825NN FF5825NN
FS1007 ('97-'02)
Fuel Water Separator++ FF2200 ('02-'06) FF2200 FS19764 FS19764
Coolant Filter WF2127 WF2127 WF2127 optional*
Crankcase breather+ CV50031 CV50031 CV50031 n/a
DEF Dosing Filter n/a n/a 5303604 4388378
15W40 15W40 10W30, 15W40 CK-4 10W30
Oil Recommendation CJ-4 or newer CJ-4 or newer CJ-4 or newer CK-4 15W40
*coolant filters are optional equipment. The no chemical filter part number is WF2127
+engines with a filter element can use the maintenance free breather CV50031
++fuel water separator may be supplied by the chassis manufacturer

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Motorhome Maintenance and Operation
ISX15 and X15 Engines (550-605 hp)
Quick Reference Guide
Cooling System Air System
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n Older traditional Heavy Duty Coolants are typically green in \\376\\377\\000\\t\\000\\t n APIclassification FA-4 engine oils are NOT recommended for
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n Cummins engines built since 2010 require the use of DEF. DEF
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equipped engines achieve greater fuel economy.

n Purchase fuel from high volume fuel retailers to avoid issues n DEF is non-toxic, non-polluting, and non-flammable.
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n DEF fluid must meet ISO 22241-1 specification.
n Engines built since 2002 can use up to B20 biodiesel. Pre 2002
\\376\\377\\000\\t engines can use B5. n For maximum shelf life (18 months) store DEF in a sealed
\\376\\377\\000\\t container at temperatures below 78F (26C).
n It is best to avoid storing your motorhome with biodiesel.
n DEF will freeze at 11F (-12C) but will not degrade when frozen.
n Cummins engines are designed to run on commercially
\\376\\377\\000\\t available diesel fuel without the need for additives. n DEF tanks and lines are designed to accommodate freezing.
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n A biocide can help when fuels are prone to contamination

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Cummins Inc.
n Cummins Bulletin 3379001 on QSOL contains a comprehensive Box 3005
Columbus, IN 47202-3005
\\376\\377\\000\\t explanation of Fuel Recommendations. U.S.A.

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