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    Sprinter power steering

    And I thought the oil and Trans fluid was a nightmare. Sprinter is almost ready for road and once driving I tend to not have time for things . . . been over at sprinter - source for an answer but... WHAT the hell should I put in for power steering fluid? I wouldn't bother but it's a little low...
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    Sprinter battery bank

    I apologize for creating another sprinter thread :D but after researching house batteries im more confused than when I started. I was suprised to see a single battery on a diesel...but found out the same size can fit under the passenger seat. Question: can I wire my 2 group 27 batteries to the...
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    Sprinter height

    Before I make an ass of myself, are there any low bridges that I'd have to worry about in a Sprinter in the US or Canada? as a long time 4 wheeler i pay no attention to height signs, do I have to learn a new habit? I was mostly reading about drive-thrus but I found some info about car only...
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    Green diesel Sprinter tune

    Anybody using the Green Diesel tune? EGR is dead and its decision time, fix or eliminate. My sprinter has to go for emissions, and they hook up to the OBD2 and access the computer, as well as opacity test. I've heard the GDE tune get good reviews on Sprinter-source and the MPG and EGR problems...
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    Canada I'm going nuts here

    Trying to be nice to my new aquisition, 2005 Sprinter and meet the MB specs...transmission fluid at the dealer is 31.41 a quart plus 13% HST...where do i get oil and trans fluid? Nothing off the shelf matches the spec sheets, I can get 228.31 for motor oil but its not on the list...too much crap...
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    New Sprinter scan tool

    Icarsoft MBII MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER Diagnostic Scanner Tool SRS ABS ENGINE iCarsoft MBII i980 Says that it will communicate with all Sprinter modules and according to sprinter-source will clear the dreaded transmission permanent limp mode... No relearn or adaptive functions but it's 169.00...
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    Canada Question for Canadians

    Americans can take a 54 cent per mile deduction (taxes), i've been told for Canadians in a commercial truck you can take ZERO. Any Canadians sucessfully done this? (I know this thread will probably be moved, but I'm hoping it will live long enough to get an answer) Thanks {leaving it here...
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    05 Sprinter - Cab Sleeper?

    Ever since my Ford E-350 Alumibunk I've gotten used to a 24" sleeper - the small size allowed me to sleep as cold as -44 F without supplemental heat or idling...and as hot as 103 F with a fantastic fan cut into the door blowing at my toes. Has anyone attempted putting a board over the seats and...
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    Removing Sprinter passenger seat

    Does anyone know if this would disable the airbags? I like space but i like my life more
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    2005 Sprinter second and reverse only

    About to buy 2005 long and tall sprinter, under 200000 miles, price 4000 (thats 2900 to all you Americans) Transmission has only reverse and 2nd gear...am i correct in guessing TCM wiring / control unit in trans? Has anyone had this exact problem? I'm comfortable playing with transmissions...
  11. brokcanadian

    Sprinter Survival Kit?

    Through everyone sharing their experience, I've decided to purchase an Aerocell GMC/Chevy 6.0 gas cargo van. However, there is NOT ONE for sale in an area of 8 million people. They must be good! Sprinters, there are thousands for sale of all types...I could have an 07 long and tall with 200K...
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    just need some quick answers

    2010 Aerocell CW Ford 5.4 gas 4 spd automatic with 4.59 rearend its maybe 6000 lbs empty with the cab width aerodynamic high roof box Hwy mpg? Thanks
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    Big Truck Just curious...HOW do you make money in a straight truc

    As a cargo van driver, I was always curious...how do you guys make money? I heard when diesel was up it cost 80 cents a mile just for fuel, and the per mile rate isnt that much more than vans... HOS limits your range, repairs and tows cost a fortune, not to mention insurance...cost of...
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    Cargo Van Lost route...need advice on van

    Ready to replace my 2003 Dodge Ram Van 3500 :) I've been spoiled paying 0.94 cents a gallon for CNG, but without going thru Buffalo every day I'm not saving anything at prices between 1.50 and 3.20 for natural gas. Carrier has no year rules on vans so I've been picking up CNG vans with less...
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    Why don't more of you run natural gas?

    Just out of curiosity, I'm wondering why more of you don't run this cheap fuel. I'd like to be able to buy a newer (than 2001) vehicle but with no demand there are very few used vans to choose from....
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