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    Espar Coolant Heaters

    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...
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    '07 Sprinter Crankshaft Sensor Problem

    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...
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    Sprinter Mechanic in Detroit/Toledo area

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

    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...
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    Nations Express

    Any Nations Express drivers who read this forum? If so, drop me a message, I'd like to get in contact with someone who knows the company and can 'mentor' me on good locations, and the "Nations Way of Doin' Things", etc.. As slow as things have been, I need all the help I can get. In return...
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    Per Mile Cost of Operation

    I'm trying to figure a per mile cost of operation. Not being the best with math and overwhelmed by so many variables, I turned to the OOIDA excel spread sheet on their website: http://www.ooida.com/trucking_tools/CPM/cost_per_mile.htm Using this sheet I'm coming up with a per mile cost of...
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    How democratic is this forum

    Just made a post about Panther and it disappeared... Moderators... why did you pull my post? It was honest and heart felt. I didn't lie, why did you pull my post?
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    Ford Van Modifications

    Does anyone have contact info for someone who does work modifying vans? My buddy has a Ford 350 he wants to heighten and extend the cargo area. I've seen the roof caps, but don't know about extending the van... thanks.
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    On-Time Express

    I've searched the forums and can't find any posts about these guys, anyone out there got something to say about them? Any info appreciated, good, bad, or indifferent... thanks
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    XM Radio in '07 Sprinter

    Hi everybody! I'm trying to get XM radio hooked up (correctly) in my 2007 Sprinter. I've got it hooked up now where the XM signal booster (terminology ?) is spliced directly onto the antenna at the back of the radio. Doesn't seem to help much.. I have a Sound 5 Mercedes radio system in the...
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    Best Synthetic Oil??

    Through the years I've gone round and round on this.. but since its almost time for the first oil change in my new 07 Sprinter, its time to ask again: What is the best oil to use? My Sprinter came from the factory with 5w-40 Mobil 1 and factory recommendations are to change it and filter every...
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    Panther Questions

    Just started with Panther in a cargo van and I'm amazed at how inefficient their 'team' dispatch model is. So far I've had them put me out of service for not responding to a 3:00am load offer in less than 7 minutes (supposed to have 15), not let me talk to a 'team leader' to get a problem...
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    Independent or Company...

    I'm new here,this is my first post but I've been lurking for a couple of months. My question is this: I'm thinking about going to work in the trucking industry. I'm 54, divorced/single, in reasonably good health with a clean record and no accidents or tickets. I've been trying to figure out...
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