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  1. Turtle

    I'm Just Sayin'

  2. RoadTime

    Batteries Puny Powerhouses - Jump Starter Packs

    This thread is a continuation from another thread where this particular topic didn't really belong. :) That's crazy small. But has me wondering. It's says on the 1000 Amp one, up to 20 jump starts on a single charge. But will only charge a smartphone up to 4 times, and up to 8 times on the...
  3. Turtle

    POLL How Do You Keep Warm?

    There are many ways in which expediters deal with winter. How do you deal with it? If there's a choice not on the poll that should be, let me know and I'll add it.
  4. Turtle

    Heating / Cooling Defog Your Windshield with Science

    9 years with NASA as an engineer, this guy shows you how to quickly defog your windshield, and why it works. It doesn't work for frost on the outside of the windshield, of course, but it will work on frost inside the windshield, it'll just take a little longer than simple fog. A few words on...
  5. Turtle

    Cargo Van Sprinter Oil Change Tip

    If you drive a Sprinter (any model year, doesn't matter), or a Dodge Ram Promaster, you need the Fumoto F-106N Drain Valve to replace your oil drain plug. Ford Transits need a F-107N. At either one of those links you can search your make, model and year to find the one you need, including big...
  6. Turtle

    Espar Heater - 20,000 Hours and Counting

    This past Friday I had my Espar Airtronic D4 heater in for a blower motor replacement at Espar of Michigan. This heater was installed in the fall of 2006 (by none other than Ray Lawrence himself). Over the years I've had a few repairs here and there. I had to replace the fuel pump because I...
  7. Turtle

    Fan-Tastic Fan 6600R with Remote - Tips and Tricks

    The FanTastic Vent Model 6600R is the top of the line vent fan with all the bells and whistles. Reversible fan for intake or exhaust, 14-speed manual/auto variable fan, thermostat, rain sensor, automatic powered dome lid, and a remote control. It moves an insane amount of air (920 Standard...
  8. Turtle

    Mobil 1 0W-40

    I found Mobile 1 0W-40 at Walmart today, in 5-quart jugs. First time I've seen it anywhere in quantity other than 1 quart bottles. The 5-quart jugs were priced at $24.97 each. That's five bucks a quart, considerably cheaper than the $9.47 at Autozone. I picked up 2 jugs.
  9. Turtle

    New Battery Bank

    I redid the battery bank in the Sprinter. Here's the old bank: Everstart Maxx Marine batteries from Walmart. They're hybrid batteries designed for trolling motor-type amp draws, so if your amp requirements are minimal (light, Espar, computer) then they're fine. Not so much with my...
  10. Turtle

    2006 Sprinter Service Manual

    For those who might need it, here are a few links. 2006 Sprinter Service Manual.rar 42MB RAR file The Technical Service Manual, what you need to do your repairs yourself. Can be used with 2003 to 2007 model years. 2005 Sprinter MOPAR Exploded Parts Catalog.rar 5MB RAR file Exploded Parts...
  11. Turtle

    Get Oiled Up at the Zone

    Through July 1, 2009, Autozone has a special on Mobile 1 oil. 5 quarts, plus a Mobile 1 oil filter - $29.99 Limit 2 of these specials per person per day. This includes Mobile 1 0W-40, for you Sprinter fans. Regular price on the oil is $6.99 per quart, and the oil filter is $12.99. One...
  12. Turtle

    Kewl Ride

    Click the pic for a larger version of it. July 4th, 2008 at the Flying J in Davenport.
  13. Turtle

    '05 Sprinter 100,000 miles, just a headsup

    The other day I had my mechanic do my DOT inspection. Not the Sprinter tech guy, but my regular mechanic. I had him do it because he's extraordinarily thorough. He said the lower ball joints were a little loose, nothing major, but to keep a close eye on them. I had him replace them. He repacked...
  14. Turtle

    Sprinter Sway Bar Update - update

    OK, that ridiculous rut rock-n-roll is gone, and high crosswinds and passing big trucks no longer jerk the steering wheel out of my hands, covered it, covered it, covered it. Last night I finally had the opportunity to put the anti-sway bar and Koni shocks to the real test: that squirrelly...
  15. Turtle

    Trickin' Das Sprinter - Teil Zwei

    (Trickin' The Sprinter - Part Two) A long overdue follow-up to the Sway Bar and Koni Shocks installation. I installed the sway bar, and night and day is right. It's a different vehicle. These heavy duty anti-sway bars should be standard OEM, or at the very least the very first thing a new...
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