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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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

(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...