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    Sprinter mechanics

    Where have you found the best Sprinter mechanics? Outside of Boston, in Shrewsbury, Ma. I use Wagner Mercedes. They have a team of experienced techs. Years ago we fequently heard about a mechaic in western PA., who was refered to as the "Sprinter Doctor". Anyone know what happened to him and...
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    Inverter ?

    If one buys a top of the line fully charged large battery and then connects say a 1200 watt inverter to it. Then from the inverter I connect a trickle charger back to the battery. Question one: will the battery stay fully charged or will the drain from the inverter alone cause the battery to...
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    Sprinter EGR valve, again!

    With more Sprinters being run out there, I think it would be good to get an update on the most common problem with them: EGR valves. I have 50+ thousand on my 08 and replaced the valve (under warranty) at 20 thousand. My idiot light has come back on and I'm told my EGR is looking for replacement...
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    Windshield washer solution

    OK, it's wayyyy below freezing out here. What do you have for advice about keeping your windshield washer solution from freezing? Is there any special additive out there? I always try to buy the -20 or better solution, but it still freezes.
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    Sprinter OBDII port location

    I've looked everywhere for the OBDII outlet on my new Stprinter (08) and can't find it! Just received a ScanGuageII and it needs to plug into the outlet. Anyone know where they hid it? Thanks, Jack
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    Sprinter info

    08 Sprinter 2500 high roof; Anyone out there got up-to-date mileage figures? We're talking about the V6 3.0L engine with 5 spd auto. Thanks for any info, all is appreciated.
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    Increase MPG

    OK people, diesel over $4.! What are your top suggestions for increasing your trucks MPG? Does anyone know of, or recommend a fuel additive which is designed to increase MPG? We're driving a 08 Western Star with a MBE4000-450 and a 13spd Ultrashift which on a good day gets 8.5MPG (usually 7.5).
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    Deisel Fuel grades

    Recently told to use D2 deisel (ULSD) in our new truck. Can someone explain what different types of deisel fuels are out there, what the differences are?
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    Ultra Low Sulfer fuel

    Any new trucks out there that require the new ULSF? Are you find ing any difficulty getting the fuel? What do the engine makers say about using the old fomula fuel in the new engines when for example you can not find the ULSF?
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    Crew Cab GMC W4500

    Anyone out there have any experience with the GMC W4500 crew cab? GVW averages 16000 and can easily carry a 16 foot box with liftgate. Would possibly make a great HD B unit with a small sleeper area.
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    Ultra low sulfer fuel

    Fuel milage is going DOWNNN. Recently we began asking at fuel desks if the fuel was ultra low and the answer is often yes. Now when checking milage we find a major decrease. Additive helps, but what is the future? Any help from anyone on how to boost the MPG while helping not hurting the engine?
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