[D Team Brothers]

I've got an idea of the average mileage, but how about maintenance? I've called around and more than one place said for oil, and oil filter - $310. Fuel filter change alone $225. Air filter and in-cab filter $205. This can't be right! Even syn oil wouldn't cause the price to be so high. Any comments? Thanks again, Jack

[OntarioVanMan]

Originally Posted by D Team Brothers

I've got an idea of the average mileage, but how about maintenance? I've called around and more than one place said for oil, and oil filter - $310. Fuel filter change alone $225. Air filter and in-cab filter $205. This can't be right! Even syn oil wouldn't cause the price to be so high. Any comments? Thanks again, Jack

I have no clue whats on the after market yet for the 07-08 models...It does seem high....like dealer high as always

[Jack_Berry]

jack,

call speedco. for the 05/06 i was quoted 75 bucks when i went looking for a van.

ken, bio is supposed to be less than d2 based on its percentage of bio but that seems to have gone the way of higher prices for delivery and the methanol is up a couple buck per gallon also. just remember to have a spre fuel filter available after the bio cleans out the fuel system.

[OntarioVanMan]

Originally Posted by Jack_Berry

jack,

call speedco. for the 05/06 i was quoted 75 bucks when i went looking for a van.

ken, bio is supposed to be less than d2 based on its percentage of bio but that seems to have gone the way of higher prices for delivery and the methanol is up a couple buck per gallon also. just remember to have a spre fuel filter available after the bio cleans out the fuel system.

The Sprinter fuel filter must be real good....never gets clogged or dirty...

[PENTAX]

Don"t care if you believe it or not but 27-29 mpg @ 50 mph in a 06

[D Team Brothers]

I'm starting to think I've made the right decision, and yes; I'm starting to believe. Thanks for all the input and keep it coming. Jack

[OntarioVanMan]

Originally Posted by PENTAX

Don"t care if you believe it or not but 27-29 mpg @ 50 mph in a 06

I believe!!....I've gotten a high as 27.78 mpg @ 50 MPH can't quite get that 28 though but I keep trying. Broken the 27 mark a few times.

[OntarioVanMan]

New Sprinter four cylinder diesel with twin-turbos
Mercedes recently introduced regulated two stage turbocharging on the four cylinder diesels of the new Sprinter van. It's also planned for Mercedes new 4 cylinder engine, the OM651 expected around 2010. To meet the growing demands regarding performance and economy, it solves the conflict of optimum output and high boost from low rpm with two sequential small and large turbos, and provides spontaneous response with no turbo lag. R2S turbocharging was developed in cooperation with Borg Warner Turbo Systems in Kirchheimbolanden.

Wolfgang's ML Page: Mercedes, Freightliner, Dodge Sprinter


Chevron Delo 400 LE 15W-40 has received approval for Mercedes Benz diesel engine oil specification 228.31, covering commercial Mercedes-Benz diesel engines using diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and is thus suitable for the new 2007 Sprinter. It was approved without reformulation.

[Flash]

Does anyone know how good the optional front and rear insulation in the Sprinter is?

In a world of you get what you pay for, $120 front and $120 rear seems cheap.

[Turtle]

It is cheap, and it's mostly sound insulation and will afford very little thermal insulation. Some, but not really what we need out here.

If you want to insulate it right it'll cost you between $400 and $800. Foam boards, canned foam, and either Reflectix silver bubble pack, or about 5 or 6 of the do it yourself Thermo-mat Isoflex kits found here
Sprinter Cab Window Insulation Sets - for 2001-2008 all models * EuroCampers.com
and here
Window Insulation

[Jeff35]

jack berry 92k