Recent content by raynchk

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Hmmmm.... lets see... my guess is Panther.

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...