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    Sprinter Tires

    I never thought to contact my dealer on replacing my tires, but since he was in Kansas, it probably wouldn't have done me much good. I put the Michelins on and am pleased so far... I think I may have had too much air in front tires, was running them at 70# (specs say it should be 47#) lbs and...
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    Espar Coolant Heaters

    Rlent: you are very likely right on cost of operation, and the airtronic being the better solution. The espar website is a little confusing. I was just up in Canada and got a price of $2575 (Canadian) to install a Webasto engine and bunk heater. Kind of nice feature is you can have a timer...
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    Sprinter Mechanic in Detroit/Toledo area

    OVM, I think you can get a ScanGaugeII - Trip Computers + Digital Gauges + Scan Tool that will read the codes.. It should also be the same codes as Mercedes, no? Check out the Sprinter group on Yahoo, they are always listing scan guages that read the codes.
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    Espar Coolant Heaters

    Just looking at the espar website and the Hydronic coolant heaters. Just looking, it seems like they might be a good idea, particularly in really cold areas. From the info it sounds like they will heat both cab and engine, blowing warm air into the cab thru the existing heater ducts. Anyone had...
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    '07 Sprinter Crankshaft Sensor Problem

    Make / Models : Model/Build Years: DODGE / SPRINTER 2500 2007 DODGE / SPRINTER 3500 2007 FREIGHTLINER / SPRINTER 2500 2007 FREIGHTLINER / SPRINTER 3500 2007 Manufacturer : SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V594000 Mfr's Report Date : DEC 19, 2007...
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    Sprinter Mechanic in Detroit/Toledo area

    Greg, I'd like to find someone who has a shop, not necessarily a dealer. I've got a great Mercedes mechanic, unfortunately he's in Florida... so I avoid him like the plague :). Ideally I could have some filters shipped to my mechanic, and keep some Mobil 1 on-hand, pay him storage and I'd be way...
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    Sprinter Mechanic in Detroit/Toledo area

    Can anyone recommend a good Sprinter/Mercedes mechanic in the Detroit or Toledo area? Dealerships are impossible to work with. Thanks
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    Sprinter Tires

    Thanks for all replys. Its nice to get a consensus.
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    Sprinter Tires

    At 45,000 miles, I see I'm going to have to plan for some new tires on my '07 2500. I'm not impressed by the Continental's, I rotate them about every 15,000 and they're not wearing well at all. I've even had nitrogen in them for the past 25,000 and I can't see that's its helped any. I'm...
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    Are You Ready For This???

    One of the things I wonder about the NAFTA situation that's created this problem with Mexican trucks is why WE can't cross the border to pick up loads in Mexico? I know that some of the bigger companies like Swift and Schneider advertise that they go to Mexico but, I've never seen them down...
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    Are You Enjoying Your Sprinter ?

    Turtle, one other question. Do you still get the windows fogging up with the espar heater? I'm using a small propane heater that I got at gander mountain and it does a great job of fogging them up.
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    Are You Enjoying Your Sprinter ?

    Turtle, I may be wrong, and will check, but I think the delvac 1 is basically the same as mobil 1, just re-labeled. I've had two dealers tell me there's a service bulletin out saying you have to use 'low ash' synthetic in the '07 Sprinters and its around $12 bucks a liter. I haven't seen the...
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    Are You Enjoying Your Sprinter ?

    I've got an '07, 2500, 40,000 miles, and am pleased for the most part. I don't like the high price of oil changes, but I've been doing them at dealerships and I'm going to change that next time I service it. I'm switching to Delvac 1, and at appx $30 a gallon, its cheaper than what I've had to...
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    Oprah and Expediting?

    Hmmmm.... lets see... my guess is Panther.
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    Wheres the expedite freight?

    Beats me. I signed on with Nations and have had a whoppin' 2 loads since 11/05. Sigh.. Seems lately I'm in the wrong place at the wrong time. There were 3 of us with sprinters (and payments) at orientation. One of the other guys is still sitting in Atlanta waiting for a load, the other got a...
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    Fuel prices are we getting oiled?

    Greg, do you really see nothing wrong with the white house withholding information the GAO was requesting about that energy summit in 2000? What bearing does the Clinton administration, or the Nixon administration or FDR have on our current political leaders. We pay the salaries of these guys...
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    Fuel prices are we getting oiled?

    Scary part about it is no one seems to even be complaining... Early in 2000 VP Cheney had an 'energy conference' at the white house. The conference stirred up a little controversy because one of the financial watchdog agencies wanted the minutes of the meetings made public, claiming that the...
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    U.S. Economy to "Slow Noticeably" in Fourth Quarte

    RE: U.S. Economy to?? Wow! Hats off to both of you guys! What nicely written, concise and well thought out arguments. Just a couple of thoughts: 1.) Business is SLOW or neither of you would have the time nor inclination to write such eloquent posts 2.) I'm new to this business and I think...
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    Nations Express

    Any Nations Express drivers who read this forum? If so, drop me a message, I'd like to get in contact with someone who knows the company and can 'mentor' me on good locations, and the "Nations Way of Doin' Things", etc.. As slow as things have been, I need all the help I can get. In return...
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    Are sprinters worth the time financially?

    Chrysler Credit has the same $0 down as any other auto manufacturer. I bought an '07 Sprinter and financed it for 6.99% for 60 months. I think its a good deal, I'd rather leave my down payment in investments that are giving me a good rate of return, instead of sharing it with a finance company...
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