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    2004 Sprinter Limp Mode Resolution

    Ok......Ended up at Freightliner in Tulsa yesterday in Limp Mode. Got a tech there named Bill; in about a 30 seconds he found large split in the underside of the air charger hose below the water tank at the bottom of the radiator on the passenger side. Ordered part and he's replacing that hose...
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    Cargo Van Sprinter repair in Tulsa Oklahoma?

    Hey guys. My 2004Sprinter went into limp mode while on the way up to Tulsa from Dallas. Can anyone recommend a reliable tech shop in Tulsa? Thanks!
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    Driving While Dehydrated Just As Dangerous As Driving Drunk

    Whoa. This may explain some things. https://www.yahoo.com/health/driving-while-dehydrated-just-as-dangerous-as-117542328337.html
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    What would cause this?

    Truck Loses Wheels on Highway- Looks like it might have been an expediter. He did a good job of holding it together! Truck Loses Wheels on Highway - AOL On
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    Sprinter glow plugs........Gotta share this.

    Sprinter glow plugs........Removal Solution! 2004 Sprinter 2500, 570,000 miles......after going for four years with only two functioning glow plugs, and suffering cold starting problems in cold weather the entire time, I decided to do something about it. The thing that prevented me from doing...
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    Help! Need Sprinter tech in Harrisburg PA

    Hey guys. I've got an injector leaking badly. Does anyone know of a good Sprinter tech in Harrisburg area. I'm currently in Pottsville, PA. Thanks!
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    Connecticut Sprinter Tech?

    Hello all. Does anyone know of a competent Sprinter tech in Connecticut? Thanks!
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    2004 Sprinter Limp Mode

    Greetings all! A little background. The sprinter has 510,000 miles on it, but I work hard to keep it in good condition as far as routine maintenance and it's held me in good stead. Two years ago I put on a new turbocharger and EGR valve. Since then I have had a new mass air flow valve put in and...
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    Early Winter Forecast........Must see to be prepared!

    FRANKIE MACDONALDS 2013/14 WINTER WEATHER PREDICTION - YouTube
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    Good News!

    Looks like automakers are cutting short their summer break. Good news for us - bad news for autoworkers. US Auto Factories Cutting Back On Summer Downtime
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    Roadside Assistance

    There have been several posts in the past pertaining to roadside assistance but I thought I'd throw in a recent experience and my reaction to it for those who may need the information... I have had roadside assistance through Good Sam Roadside Assistance for over two years. I have had my...
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    What a great country we live in.........

    This was forwarded to me, so I thought I'd pass it along...... Will you give this to my Daddy? > > As a Company, Southwest Airlines is going to support 'Red Fridays.'� > > > > Last week I was in Atlanta , Georgia attending a conference. While I was in the airport, returning home...
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    Sprinter - Help please!

    Hey folks. I guess I should be thankful it didn't happen on a dark and lonely road. I have a 2004 Freightliner Sprinter 2500. Pulled in to deliver the load in Johnson City about 1:00 am. Nobody there so I went out to leave. When I started the vehicle and pulled out the power steering was gone...
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    Load 1 website?

    I noticed on the Load 1 website today that the "Search for Freight" link under the "Customers" link no longer includes vehicle numbers as part of the information provided. Does anyone know or have an idea why the vehicle numbers have been eliminated?
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    Solution found to fuel efficiency loss in Sprinter

    Several day ago I posted a question regarding my "Puzzling loss of miles per gallon in Sprinter" and I really appreciate the responses and Potential solutions I got. I even called a dealer who services sprinters and he said that it was probably just the fuel I had been using and that he had been...
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    Puzzling loss of miles per gallon in Sprinter

    Hey Guys. I ride on a 2004 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 with 283,000 miles on it. A month or so ago I started using Howe's Meaner Cleaner per Turtle's advice and my increase in fuel efficiency was 2+ mpg. Recently I had to replace the Turbocharger and EGR valve. I also put a new fuel filter on it...
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    Turbocharger faied in middle of load....grrrr

    Well, I just experienced my first mechanical failure in my 2004 Sprinter 2500. Had to transfer the load after 700 hard miles. Ended up at the Dodge dealer in Hattiesburg, MS who confirmed that it was the turbocharger that failed but they could not get a new one for 2 months. He said they just...
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    Dead head miles?

    I hope everyone had a great Christmas, and here's wishing you all a great new year. Question: Are dead head miles deductible like loaded miles? Thanks!
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    Securing a honda generator

    It appears that I'm going to have to bite the bullet and get a Honda generator. It will be a 2000 or 3000. Will you guys provide some tips on how to secure the generator when it is running outside the vehicle so I won't wake up in the morning as a hapless former Honda generator owner? I've got a...
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    Shore Power?

    Morning all. I'm starting Tuesday and wonder about finding shore power on the road. I and am sure everyone else will need shore power occasionally. Do you guys know of places where a humble fellow can hook up to recharge a battery, etc. Thanks.
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