Service The TriPac APU for Under $50, DIY 💰💰💰
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Great video, thanks. I'm not sure which, but I think the top right fuel line is the one you need to ease the nut off to bleed it. I've owned the same model for 13 years now and burnt out two fuel pumps from not bleeding it after servicing it. Sometimes you get lucky but not always.
Thermoking quoted me $500-600 to do a service on my tripak evolution, which is insane considering Freightliner charges me $450 for a PM service on my Cascadia.
This video will save me $$$, thank you Ryan. I’ll edit and update how it went after I do the service myself.
I've been using the same unit for the past 12 years, and servicing it myself like you do, but, just a couple of years ago I was at TK dealer for a repair while on the road, and I was told that one should never use the top oil fill plug when servicing because you can damage the injectors, you should use the side oil fill hole, It didn't make sense to me, and I don't know why? But that's how I fill the oil since. BTW, you can use a Mobile 1 oil filter as well ( M110) And I too use furnace air filter, the green big sheet at Home Depot , it's about $10 and you can cut six , or 8 of them. Much cheaper than the blue OEM air filter that goes in the sleeper, under the bed.
Important: The fill port on top of the engine should not be used to add engine oil. To
prevent engine lock-up and/or serious internal damage after TriPac engine oil
is added or changed always add oil through the lower port on the timing gear cover. Straight out of the operator's manual.
Yep I go through thermo by products as well
Never putt oil on the top filler, you can destroyed the engine. Had 3 customers the had engine problems after they fill oil on the top. Passible to have engine hydrolock.
What top filter
@@drivermg1560 thank you, I had surfed the comment section after I left this comment , reading is fundamental right lol
@@user-ph4ik7ck5ttop FILLER not filter
Do you know what to do if accidentally put oil through top filler? Anyway to fix it before it’s too late? Thanks
I work 4 an owner he didn't no much about the apu this video is gonna save a lot of money with this video we can service the unit 4 a lot less thanks 4 the video it was real helpful how about video on the belt and the inside air filter
We will add it to the list! Stay tuned! Thanks for the comment!
Great video and very informative! God bless you and your family!
Thank you! You too!
Florida dreamer awsome video much knowledge 🤑😎💯👍
Watched this video today prior to servicing my tripac. Helped a lot, thanks!
your are awesome man step by step without rushing exc job on the camera person do more video even how to change light the light pulp
Thank you! It means a lot for us! 👍👍👍
Hey buddy just subscribed great videos
Awesome quality as well man
Thanks so much for the compliment! And welcome to our channel! 👍
what's up tayyyyy rooon
I bought an old Schneider truck (2018 Freightliner Cascadia) last February. My APU ran perfect. (Thermo TriPac Evolution) Right up until a tire behind it blew out. It destroyed my skins, ripped off the fuel lines, broke the fuel pump. Once I got it running again, due to the delay in receiving the replacement skins, the alternator ended up going bad.
Again, once I got everything running again it worked not as good but almost.
Then I started getting the yellow triangle. She kept running. Then she turned to a red triangle. Stopped working.
I took it apart, couldn't see anything obviously wrong. I ended up taking it to TK. They didn't fix anything, but gave me a list of what's wrong. I've addressed most of the issues.
I could use some advice to the last issue. Before the tire issue my APU in standby mode would turn on. But once charged it wouldn't turn off.
Now it doesn't turn on when the voltage is low, nor off.
I was told by TK the amp meter plug was broken. It's flat out missing. I looked into buying a new main harness. At $1,600.00 I thought I'd checkout other options.
My question is, what does the amp meter do? I know it adds hours of uses to the meter. Does it also control the low/high voltage on/off function?
It matters what hole you're using to fill it up with oil the manual sais NOT to use the top hole
Thank you for taking the time out to make a quality video
Welcome!
Talking bout killin the mosquito wiht a cannon lol. Getting the Job done. Great Video
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My friend just told me about thermoby for my reefers a couple of weeks ago.👍🏾
Yes, they're great people to work with, and great products & prices as well!
Thanks bud, I just ordered 2 sets of filters for mine, heck of lot cheaper.
Thanks for the comment!
Admire your skill. When you retire from driving at the end of next year and do farming full time, I wouldn't be surprised if your buddies ask you to do truck repair on your spare time.
Good content. Thank you
Regards
Eco 11:47 Bali, Indonesia 11/23/20
Lol. Maybe! 😄
Appreciate the vids, keep them coming... I own a t660 as well with the same APU unit... having an issue of not charging batteries. Runs all night, no codes... getting ready to get in there and chase it down now.
Check the wire to the starter I had the same problem
This was super helpful. This is the first time I've actually observed somebody doing everything they do with the APU lol. Thank you. I always go to Thermo King to get it done but a lot of the times they complain about how hard everything is to reach like I can help it. And I've had them add too much oil more than once. The older ones take four and a half quarts. A lot of people don't know what they're doing even though they work at the dealer. I've learned that you can ask for the most experience person to work on your unit, not the new guy. How do you keep stuff from dripping on your belt? Like the fuel?
You could use a piece of heavy plastic. Maybe the bottom of a plastic milk jug if it fits in there. I would be using full synthetic oil unlike Ryan. Aftermarket parts are almost never worth it. There's a reason they are cheaper than OEM. Not same quality or specs. End up costing more $ in the long run along with the waste of time and extra aggravation. Ask a real professional.
Thanks!!! I just got my apu same model as yours! Learned alot!
glad it helped.
Thanks for sharing the knowledge. Appreciate your time 🙏
I think its better if you fill your oil on the side rather than on the top.
thanks for the information
Get an APU UNIT! Good job.
Good video, I had a rig master and it was junk constantly having trouble with it. I ended up selling it and haven’t put another apu on. My next truck will have a tripac.
The TriPacs and Carriers are pretty good units, I highly recommend and APU on tier 4 emissions trucks.
Road-Field-Home with Ryan & Sophia yeah if my truck wasn’t deleted I would forsure have an apu
Good video,thanks
You are welcome!
What's your thought on using some lucas oil In the apu?
hi Ryan my evolution start but when the ac generator kick on start smoking a lot and smell like burn oil do you have idea what could be the problem? thank for share wha you know with us you are one of my favorite channel
Would you recommend getting an APU, or should an o/o just idle? Are the cost savings from the APU worth the large price to have one installed? Thanks.
I highly recommend an apu on a new truck, or buying a used truck that has one installed. Prolonged idle time is the number 1 killer of dpf/scr emissions systems, i never idle my truck for more than 30 minutes. You also have to look at idle time fuel consumption, at current fuel prices, a 10 hour break idling could cost you around $20, times that by 250 days out a year, you're at $5,000 a year in wasted fuel, not to mention the engine and emissions damage.
Road-Field-Home with Ryan & Sophia I see. I didn’t know idling was #1 for dpf issues. I’ll definitely take that into consideration for my first truck purchase
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Most of the commie states will fine you for idling your truck. Security/cops will wake you up unless it’s in the extreme weather conditions. I was sleeping on a ramp and a city cop knocked really hard on the side of my truck to wake me up and asked me to shut off my truck last summer on a very humid day. That was in Eagan, MN.
Old post but 100% support any truck getting a apu. Don't waste your time with electric apu the ac on them go bad quickly. Also getting a diesel apu just saved me this week when my alternator went down. Was able to have the apu keep rhe batteries charged till I got home. Can't do that with a battery apu. Also a diesel apu will outlast any electric apu. They cost more upfront but in my opinion they are well worth the price for comfort. As everyone stated idling kills these newer trucks.
Hi Ryan, I following video step by step but I’m getting a yellow triangle on the module inside the can now after changing the oil. Unit was working fine before. It turns on fine, runs for about 5 minutes then gives me the alarm. Any idea what might be causing this?
Good video 👍
Thermo King wants $65 for the filter kit for a Tri-pak evolution
I'm told that when you get that diesel fuel onto your alternator belt it destroys your belt much faster and that's what probably caused my belt to fail.
Besides , you dont want any liquid ,especially diesel and oil on any belt.
Great video. Thank you
thanks!
Great video brother
thank you!
Also, what else do you look for when you're under there? How do you know if something needs attention or needs to be replaced?
When you take off the fuel filter is it lefty Lucy righty tidy or opposite
I've never been able to figure out how to use the setting where it will start automatically when the batteries drop in voltage.?
Did you ever figure that out? I just got a 579 with the tropic apu and it seems I have to turn it on manually at the controller inside.
Thanks.
when using the brake cleaner is there anything that you want to avoid spraying? because my apu looks like someone dug it up out of the bottom of a lake.. it came like that from the dealer, she needs a good clean but i dont want to mess anything up. i was thinking of just hosing it down 🤷♂️
Thx 👌
What about the primary fuel filter? Cuz if you showed it here, I guess I missed it...
Filter kit is 50 and a gallon of oil is 20
My apu unit has been running a bit rough . It idles high they will idle down low ac will shut off for a sec an then it goes three same cycle high rev then low rev.
Very good video!! Where did you get the kit?
All that fuel spilled on the AC compressor doesnt cause any problems?
nice
Dose the older one need regeneration? If yes how do we perform!
Ik new one you push the button on the dash. But I have 2017 fl s don’t have that button
How exactly do you you check for leaks by spraying that green can all over ... i mean does that can make the holes show up? Do you see bubbles like bicycle inner tubes and water . Please explain.great video too
You never fill the apu on top access cause oil gets to pistons chamber and ot won't start do the side filler
It cost me $118 at thermoking the kit.
Amd it comes with that back fuel metal filter.
And blue filter for thw housing
hey Ryan as usual good video great details. however, id appreciate help. my Thermoking Tripac fan doesn't turn off. not the fan mounted on the app engine. I am referring to the fan mount on the back of the Tractor itself. any insight would be appreciated.
It is the condenser fan, probably the relay or their control board!
What is the tube on the bottom right in the APU? Looks like it just hangs down there. Some sort of breather?
What the best oil for termo king apu? I'm using now same like my dd15 mobile delvac 15w40
How often you need to do oil change on Apu. Thank you
Mine won't start, Thermoking APU. All it does it beep when i turn on the switch. I've checked fuses, connections, wires, etc, oil, everything. It just beeps and beeps. Idk what the hexk is wrong with it. Im thinking of just scrapping it. Take 2,200 pounds of crap of my truck! I tried to find the reset button and have had no luck. I have the same KW T660 , mine is a 2013, same APU and all. Mine just beeps, but wont start.
hello Ryan thanks for the video how often you did the service
Hello, it was changed every other oil change.
Great video thanks a lot sir, just bought A truck with tripac evolution on it and was looking for video like this. Those idiots at thermo king charge absurd numbers for a basic maintenance. I’d rather do it myself and lose even 2 hours if needed. Just one question if you do mot mind, how often do i have to service it and can i track engine hours on it? What do i go by? Thanks a lot!
You should change its oil every 500 hours if you use the aftermarket filters. You should be able to read the hours on the panel.
Thank you very much! Be safe sir!
@@truckingandfixing
I was told to do it at 1,400 hours , is that correct.?
When booking your loads how much time do you get to get rid of one load before you pick up the next so you’re not late
Hi, I just replied to your later comment on this, my apoligies for the delay with my replies!
Hello hi i did a pm by myself step by step but he wont start and i change a batteries today agm , can be a apu problem or any fuse I got the same unit that you have.
My thermo king apu only flashes the Snowflake icon. It appears to only be running on battery power, the engine doesn't even attempt to start. It does blow air, but that's about it. Any idea what can be the matter?
Good friends, I greet you from El Salvador. I have a question like my Apu tripac is a 2tnv70 and I would like to know until what maximum and minimum temperature it works?
Sorry, I don’t understand your question. Can you use English?
what about coolant?
Who knows what to do if accidentally put oil through top filler? Before it’s too late.
Welcome to our channel! In today's video, Ryan will show you how to change oil and filters for your tripac step by step!
This is the link where we purchased the filters from:
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There's no way thermo king actually makes filters that last four times as long as commercial filters. They just say you can do a 2000 hour oil change because they want you to buy the filters from them.
How did YOU determine the TB3710473 filter number? Where can I find which filter I need for my model? Thanks
This very good video keep d it!!
Thanks for the question. The easiest way is to call thermobyproducts and let them know your tripac model number, they will send you the correct filters.
Im having problems with my apu when im sleeping with the ac on its draining my batteries but when i go to standby mode it will run and charge everything back up
My apu currently wouldn’t run on ac mode
Which oil is best for thermo king apu 10w30 or 15w40? Just got truck with apu and don’t have much experience with it. Any advice is appreciated.
Our shop use 15/40 as standard
Thank you!
How much diesel fuel does the APU consume during an evening/8 hours? Please.
Thank you.
1.8 gallon
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Thank you kindly. Got it.
Regards from South Africa.
I have cat 1999 3406b glider kit semi. Do u recommend apu on cat engine?
This truck doesn’t have emission. So it really depends on if the truck running bothers you or not when you are sleeping.
How often do you change your oil on your APU?
Aftermarket = 500 hours. Thermo King = 1000 hours
Are You work for out side customer ?
Yes, here is our website for more info emissionspecialists.com/
You should not fill it from the top you can damage the engine that way
NEVER POUR OIL IN THE TOP
why?
@@truckingandfixing Most of the oil doesn’t drain down into the pan. It sits at the top of the engine and can/most likely will flood the engine. The side engine access compartment goes directly to the oil pan where the oil should rest. Oil is the then pumped up into oil filter and then throughout the engine.