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what do yall use to inflate tires? i was thinking of mounting a 12v compressor under the passenger seat but most compressor ive seen are weak. any ideas or pics of what you carry

Hey Folks, I have a 2008 Sprinter. It came with the Low line instrument cluster and no steering wheel buttons. I have a non running 08 that has the Hi line instrument cluster and steering wheel buttons. I installed the Hi line and wheel buttons on my van. Everything seems to work fine except...

I have a 2007 Sprinter with high miles and a bad engine. I am considering putting another engine in it and returning it to service. Is the 7 spd that is in the newer vans compatable with the OM642? I am looking for mods to increase fuel mileage and longevity. Anybody know what this may entail or...

Hey fellas, this is my 1st time in Laredo. What are some of the places you like to visit while here. I don't eat any many fast food chain type places. What are your favorite? What hotel do you like ? Any tourist type places I should visit? And anything I should definitely avoid? Or any other...

I am new to having a gas promaster. I will be due for an oil change soon. what oil is everyone running in these vans. any filter you feel is best. how about oil additives, anyone using one. I like chevron gas and plan to use chevron techron additive in the fuel every 3k miles I had the diesel...

Last week my 2014 promaster diesel hit 200k miles. I had lots of problem with it from 58k miles til 126k miles when fca finally replaced the transmission with a brand new one under warranty. I had axle and ball joint issues soon after that. It was about a $4k repair. i had many miles of trouble...

Hey I've been running for the same company for a few years now. I've talked with another company about working for them instead. They are asking that I buy a 100k cargo liability insurance policy with them as beneficiary. Current company I'm driving for now covers this for me. Is this an expense...

I approach many other drivers at the truck stops. I hardly ever meet a driver that owns his van. I see lots of ads for people need to drive a van for fleet owners. How the heck do these fleet owners make any money after paying the note and somebody to do the work? How do these drivers make...

Yesterday the refill DEF light came on. It was not a surpise, as it was due again. I have always waited til the light came on. I get about 2100 - 2200 mpg on DEF fluid. I have filled from the pumps at truck stops since new. It takes about 3 1/2 gallons or so to fill. well yesterday the van did...

FCA posted specs of the 2018 Promaster. The diesel is back YEA! http://chryslermedia.iconicweb.com/mediasite/specs/2018RAM_Commercial_ProMaster_FA5l83lar0jp8sr468fj3nmv0pf8.pdf

How many of you drive with gloves? I do and have for many years. To me it seems that using leather gloves allows me better grip on the steering wheel with out having to grip soo tight. It maybe a hold out from my motorcycle riding days, where having the right type of glove offers more grip on...

Hey guys, My Promaster has a spot in the information center that shows outside temps. Here recently is has shown inaccurerate temps; usually 10 to 30 degrees too low. The other day it showed 15 degrees and the " ice may be on roadway " warning appeared. Have any of you experienced this? are...

Here is an article about the port driver in Los Angeles. It is about them having to use newer trucks that pass emissions and how the trucking companies lease/purchase them to drivers. These drivers dont make much money as all their pay is going to the truck and other payments. If they fall...

yesterday I got 700.9 miles out of a single tank of fuel. This is a personal record for my van. I used 23.619 gallon for 29.7 mpg. The van is a 2014 Promaster 159" 2500 with a 3.0 liter diesel. I fill up in Gulfport MS went to Memphis TN and then to Athens TN. I was using Chevron fuel. I think I...

here is a tool to get in a promaster if you are locked out

Here is a roll up rear door for Promaster. I like it. They also make it for Transit. I did not see one for Sprinters on their site. http://www.buckeyebody.com/uploads/3/8/8/1/38810475/bbe_-_ram_promaster_pro-door_shutter_door-lit-final.pdf

I have 116,000 miles on my 2014 Diesel Promaster. I have had transmission issues at 58,000 miles and now again at 116,000 (58k again). I'm curious if there are any drivers/owners that have more miles on their diesel and if so what problems have you encountered. I bought my van new in July of...