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  1. beachbum

    Transit 350 extended a roof do you miles per gallon

    i’m about ready to pull the trigger on a new van, it’s down to the transit 350 for the Mercedes 350 high and long. I’m looking for some real world numbers for miles per gallon For the gas eco-boost. What do you get running heavy up and down the hills running have a flat and running light.
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    It's a wrap

    Turning in the keys to the owner, flying back to Dallas. Then tomorrow driving to SolCal and starting a new chapter in my life of not being on the road.
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    It's official for now

    Court denies OOIDA's legal challenge to overturn ELD mandate That's from OOIDA'S website
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    Off to Alaska

    Picked up in Fort Worth headed to Kodiak Ak. Total 4178 miles. My longest ever. I'll even have time for some salmon and halibut fishing.
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    What part is this

    Found a water leak at this part on my 2005 sprinter. If you look in the middle of the picture you can see the part. There are 2 lines into the part plus an electrical connection. One line goes up to the egr valve and the other to piping.
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    Cargo Van Buying New Van

    Been looking at the three companies that produce Sprinter type vans and have reduced my choices to either Promaster 3500 EXT or Transit 3500 EXT. due to weight carrying capacity width between the wheel wells. Each vehicle has their pluses and minuses, Pomaster, 13 foot for freight height going...
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    New rules for getting on bases

    As of today five state DL's won't be accepted to get on bases. This is from Fox News web site. So carry your passport Department bases no longer will accept driver’s licenses from five states as proof of ID -- a consequence of the implementation of a controversial post-9/11 law. The decision...
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    ATC freightliner Dallas

    Just stopped by the Dealer on Irving Blvd today to find out they don't work on sprinters anymore. Was told by the service manager that Freightlinr won't be servicing them or have them for sale anymore. This was a decision that they made because MB is coming out with 2 new models and MB won't let...
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    Pilot showers

    How does it work for showers buying gasoline out front. Is it the same like diesel 14 gallons 1/2 shower credit. Plus what pilot card do you have. Any info would be great
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    Reman motor using oil

    Back to the shop Monday to find out why I'm using oil on a new reman. Also no power going up hills empty or loaded. Using less oil this change then before. Have to do this before warranty is up.
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    2009 sprinter lack of power

    Brother ran low on fuel and since then he has no power above 40MPH. Fuel filter has been changed by Dodge since then but same problem. Any ideas on what the problem could be
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    GATTS and Landstar

    For any Landstar BCO's showing up to the show, Landstar will have a hospitality room downstairs with food and drinks. Breakfast and Lunch, safety meeting before lunch. there will be prizes given away including a couple of sets of steer tires (800 dollar value) each day. That is unless they...
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    When getting healthy foods you eat, lets hear from all

    What are the foods you eat when both losing weight and for getting healthy My foods are Breakfast Cheerios, SpecialK (red berries), Raisn Brand, oat meal or protein shake and a banana, 1% milk with the cereal Morning snack sweet peppers, or protein shake (for caliories) or a piece of fruit...
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    Older Sprinter oil

    Since I've just replace my motor should I still just use 15-40 or should I change over to synthetic
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    Long road to a healthy me

    Ever since the doctor said I was border line diabetic I've been on a health kick. So far I've changed my eating habits and count back my calories to about 13 to 15 hundred a day sometimes less, which is bad. I've taken to walking and now trying to run, but I look funny when I run, oh well...
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    Long road to a healthy me

    Ever since the doctor said I was border line diabetic I've been on a health kick. So far I've changed my eating habits and count back my calories to about 13 to 15 hundred a day sometimes less, which is bad. I've taken to walking and now trying to run, but I look funny when I run, oh well...
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    For DDL users

    FMCSA is changing the guidance for computer logs. This from OOIDA website. ith more and more drivers using computers, tablets and smartphones to keep their daily logs, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will begin accepting those electronic logs as complying with the HOS regs...
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    HOS Upheald

    OOIDA posted on their web site. Land Line Magazine: The Business Magazine for Professional Truckers BREAKING NEWS: 'Third time's a charm' for HOS; Court upholds all but one provision By Jami Jones, Land Line managing editor The never-ending warfare over the hours of service may very well...
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    05 Sprinter not starting

    Had to drop the fuel tank on the Sprinter to replace seal, now it will not start. All it does is turn over. I did as the owners manual says and turn the key on for 30 seconds then try and start still nothing even after trying this numerous times. Maybe someone else here has had the same...
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    Something new at T/A

    Didn't know about the change from 50 Gallons over a week now I found this on the T/A web site. Wonder if it includes Petro's There is nothing quite like a long, hot shower at the end of a hard day. We've got the cleanest program around. Every shower is sanitized before every use and includes...
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