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  1. Charity's Van

    Swapped Instrument Cluster on Sprinter

    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...
  2. Charity's Van

    Update to a 7 spd

    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...
  3. Charity's Van

    what oil and filter

    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...
  4. Charity's Van

    traded in my 2014 diesel for a 2018 gas

    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...
  5. Charity's Van

    refill DEF speed limited in 196 miles

    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...
  6. Charity's Van

    DIESEL is Back

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

    Promaster tempature reader

    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...
  8. Charity's Van

    distance record

    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...
  9. Charity's Van

    unlock doors on a promaster

    here is a tool to get in a promaster if you are locked out
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    Roll up rear door for Promaster

    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
  11. Charity's Van

    How many miles on your Promaster

    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...
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