D Team Brothers
Expert Expediter
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.
Sprinter info
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sprinters are pure junk/mileage is incorrect also/will hold up for about 20000 miles then bein to fall apart/chrysler will not stand behind//they should not be recognized as a comm vehicle
Jack_Berry
Moderator Emeritus
so what are you driving scatcat? where does your expertise come from? since you are new i just need to ask.
Gee your 3rd post and it's a crappy one at that....
Sir if your a sir that is....you have absolutely NO clue to what you speak.
1 that I know of and that member is Rlent which of whom I just met up with again...his is over 21mpg at 70 mph.... I know of this because I seen his fact book he keeps....AND contrary to what some uninformed person has said it is running well...
D Team Brothers
Expert Expediter
Thanks everyone for the info, keep it coming both the good and the bad. One thing I believe in is advice adds to knowledge, and the knowledgeable know when the advice is good or bad. So, keep it coming, I am getting into a new adventure and need advce on the Sprinter. Thanks, Jack
D Team Brothers
Expert Expediter
The 3.ol V6 is the new diesel which replaces the former 5cyl. I'm hearing that the new V6 does not get the fuel mileage that the old engine did.
ebsprintin
Veteran Expediter
I'm running at 19 mpg, but I have an apu on the roof that creates 2 mpg worth of drag. With a killer tailwind I'll get 22 mpg, but that's only happened twice. And I know what I'm talking about because I own it and run it.
eb
eb
I have an 05 and am averaging 23-24 with the AC on...and thats the V5 engine
D Team Brothers
Expert Expediter
Great info, and thanks again. If you were getting into a new Sprinter, any ideas on what you would add or improve on? My Sprinter is coming thru without a right side window in the sliding door, do you feel this will create a blind spot?
brownie4042
Seasoned Expediter
I have a 144 inch 07 with the mid top (3 heights on this unit), 6 cy diesel. 15 mos old 74,000 miles. I mostly drive metro Chicago, although I have been out on the road much more this month. I get consistanly 20 mpg +/- .5 mpg mile, fast, slow, load, no load, a/c on/off, city or highway. My buddy has a 2006 one month older then mine short normal top
80,000 miles 5 cy. He gets between 23-27 but speed, weight, a/c. local or road makes a big difference in his mileage. He has had no problems, I have had more then my fair share.
Brownie 4042
80,000 miles 5 cy. He gets between 23-27 but speed, weight, a/c. local or road makes a big difference in his mileage. He has had no problems, I have had more then my fair share.
Brownie 4042
Thats a huge blind spot....especially backing out of driveways...
ebsprintin
Veteran Expediter
It is a huge blind spot, but no worse than a big truck running with the same number of mirrors. My mirrors give me good driving-down-the-road coverage. Like OVM said it's blind when backing into a street, also those 45 degree intersections that come up from the right rear. When running down the road the blind spot is the vehicle moving into your space from two lanes to your right.
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eb
Jack_Berry
Moderator Emeritus
V-5???
NO ONE makes a V-5 ken. maybe you need to take lessons in letters and symbols. too much traveling w/o juju i think.
straight 5 i would believe.
yeah the v-6 has got more pollution crap on it so the mileage is not in the 23-25 range like the 06 and earlier.
d team there is already a wealth of stuff here on eo. just do the advanced search for 'sprinter". all kindsa stuff. the newer ones have less stuff than the older ones since i think most here run the first gen.
i have talked to 2 drivers with over 500k on their machines. they still love'm. the last fella has had three turbos and the last one was a warrenty thru chrysler. he paid labor. still getting 23-35. so that is 2 guys with more miles than ken. maybe ken stopped trying.
NO ONE makes a V-5 ken. maybe you need to take lessons in letters and symbols. too much traveling w/o juju i think.
straight 5 i would believe.
yeah the v-6 has got more pollution crap on it so the mileage is not in the 23-25 range like the 06 and earlier.
d team there is already a wealth of stuff here on eo. just do the advanced search for 'sprinter". all kindsa stuff. the newer ones have less stuff than the older ones since i think most here run the first gen.
i have talked to 2 drivers with over 500k on their machines. they still love'm. the last fella has had three turbos and the last one was a warrenty thru chrysler. he paid labor. still getting 23-35. so that is 2 guys with more miles than ken. maybe ken stopped trying.
D Team Brothers
Expert Expediter
Excellent info, thanks again. Jack
Jack_Berry
Moderator Emeritus
i tested an 06 sleeper with a back up cam. S-W-E-E-T!!
Jack....DOH..?? Stop trying? as in what?