Sprinter MPG better w/age?

gojack · Oct 16, 2004

Had the Sprinter serviced last month (175,000 miles)
MPG went from a very steady 22.5 to now getting 23.5-24MPG
Seems odd

Any Ideas Why?

Dave

Thunderboldt · Oct 16, 2004

Have you lost a lot of weight?-just kidding-Have you changed fuel brands or driving habits? Other than that,with 175,000 miles,it's probably just a blip,but at least it's one in your favor.Other factors include,but are not limited to,tire pressure,alignment,various changes in mechanics of the vehicle(lubricants,service frequency,emissions control functions and upkeep)and of course,how much weight you carry and how you drive.Your overall milage seems right-on for a Sprinter.

apollo · Oct 17, 2004

Have you changed engine oil brand? Sounds odd, but when I went with amsoil in my personal cars mileage went up about .5 mpg! Just a thought I had.

Apollo

RichM · Oct 17, 2004

Brand new and clean air/fuel filters may have helped.

gojack · Oct 17, 2004

Nope,

Same lubes as always
same driving habits
Have not lost any weight : )
Not a blip... same for 1000+ miles

Dave

Thunderboldt · Oct 22, 2004

Just wondering-how many miles can you travel after fueling-up?My Ford(gas) will get me 565 miles,usually about 1/2 of a run,so that 1000 miles is only figured into two fill-ups and one trip,not quite enough to be concerned or overjoyed. Paul.

gojack · Oct 24, 2004

About the same 550-600

Dave

geo · Oct 25, 2004

love my sprinter just got back from nyc and got 27 mpg for all miles
not to bad
like only having to buy 15 gallons at a time and not 60 to 100 gal's
and 11 mpg star got

the bnd tk7 ben helping with this to