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  1. OntarioVanMan

    That Time of the Year AC lovers...

    I kinda goofed...should be more for everyone..not carrier specific... Reminder time....anyone with an outside cord..LIFT it UP....ants are attracted to the water from an AC unit and just love to climb that cord from a gen or whatever.....Repellant the cord and your tires when parked...
  2. OntarioVanMan

    Paccar launches MX diesel engine

    By Jack Roberts New technology underwent rigorous testing program Paccar MX EnginePaccar introduced its new MX diesel engine that will be installed in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks this summer, available with a horsepower range of 380 to 485 horsepower and torque outputs up to 1,750 lb-ft...
  3. OntarioVanMan

    Sprinter PM results

    516,000 miles I was just in my dealer for my regular PM thinking I must need brakes for the rear pretty darn soon....BUT I was sooo disappointed when lo and behold my tech says" would you be disappointed if I told you they were not needed yet?" He showed me the distance to the wear...
  4. OntarioVanMan

    Re:In-line Flow Meter for Reefer Units

    Would it make sense to have this to get an accurate MPG reading? fuel meters ALUMINUM ELECTRONIC DIGITAL FUEL
  5. OntarioVanMan

    Trailers with those side skirts

    that down pout the other night a Prime past me with them side skirts on...what a difference, he did not blind me in road spray...what an invention...hope all the companies invest in them...sure makes for safer driving for all....
  6. OntarioVanMan

    Re: Sprinter and the backyard mechanic

    Now turned 504,000... I don't tinker, I don't try to create a better mouse trap. Mercedes has been building engines for a long time. I do the PM as required. I use the appropriate fluids. I only use OEM parts from the dealers. There are way too many forgeries out there claiming to be Mopar...
  7. OntarioVanMan

    Sweet Cop Car!

    Ford has plans for new police car | Wheels.ca
  8. OntarioVanMan

    New Diesel Booster

    Pilot has this on for $19.95 a gallon and it mixes with 500 gals...Power Boost..mixes with 250 gal... Northington Energy - Diesel Boost Plus™
  9. OntarioVanMan

    Clean, economical and powerful: Sprinters

    The new-generation diesel engines for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Mercedes now offers its new four cylinder diesel OM651, together with a 6 speed manual transmission especially developed for commercial vehicles, in its Sprinter models. The OM651 replaces the OM646. The six cylinder diesel OM642...
  10. OntarioVanMan

    Daimler summarizes 2008 Sprinters

    "The first months of the year under review - 2008 - and the first quarter of the 2009 financial year stand in stark contrast to each other. Yet in spite of the fact that the effects of the global financial and economic crisis were already being keenly felt in the second half of 2008, in total...
  11. OntarioVanMan

    Oh My great Sprinter

    Well the ode turned 400,000 miles on my 05 yesterday...no bells and whistles, no flashing lights, did not self destruct! I have not had the pleasure of using the built in tow hook YET...If I do I won't be all that disappointed.... Original belt tensioner and pulley system, Drive train EGR...
  12. OntarioVanMan

    Sprinters...NewsFlash

    The engineers at Mercedes design flaw costs dealers money!! It appears the Sprinter fuel tank is on hinges and just pop out a couple bolts and it swings down for easy access to pump... Dealers are upset because they losing out on repair money! Want the old design back!.....:rolleyes:
  13. OntarioVanMan

    Make sure it's paid for

    I am thinking this could happen with truck dealers as well Car buyers shocked by unpaid liens THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SACRAMENTO, Calif.–The U.S. wave of auto dealership closures has come crashing down on thousands of people who are on the hook for used-car loans that dealers were...
  14. OntarioVanMan

    Block heater for A Sprinter

    Rlent..you have one yet?...in your quest for the million mark...:D Napa Part number is....3100105
  15. OntarioVanMan

    Sprinter thoughts

    Ok gurus....I am thinking I now have about 360,000 on my 2005 Sprinter...and the engine is running fine everything is fine for that matter...never had to change any MAJOR parts..never had them 3-7,000 dollar repairs....BUT when I do...SHOULD I just change out the entire engine at 12,000 bucks as...
  16. OntarioVanMan

    Ford Vans with Sprinter bodies types

    I've past a few Ford dealers and noticed this van at first It looked like a sprinter...looked like a light van chassis with a Aerocell type body in the sprinter configuration...has anyone stopped and checked them out?
  17. OntarioVanMan

    Re: 07/08 Sprinters

    I was at the Sprinter dealer yesterday and the fellow in the parts dept. told me MB has just authorized the use of....MOBILE1 0W40 European blend in the 07/08 6 cylinder diesel engines... might be easier and cheaper now for you guys to do oil change now.
  18. OntarioVanMan

    KW-Hybrid

    Seen a Coca Cola truck and trailer with a KW electric Hybrid solution....
  19. OntarioVanMan

    Do you pay attention?

    So you unload in say Flint Mi and you live say in South Bend and you intend on DHing home Now your a Flying J addict and you need to fill-up... you could fill in Grand Ledge or Benton Harbour.. Well if you chose not to run on fumes to the Harbour you'll pay as of this morning .14 a gallon more...
  20. OntarioVanMan

    Sprinter thoughts

    Anyone ever thought of having a diagonal bunk? From behind drivers seat to just behind sliding door.....this would produce quite a longer body extension. You'd be left with 2 triangular areas to work with.
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