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Re: glow plugs [ernstck] by punter1
Feb 02, 2009 (6:53 pm)
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Replying to: ernstck (Jan 15, 2009 5:48 pm)

Mercedes mechanic would probably do a better job than either a dodge or freightliner mechanic.
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Re: glow plugs [punter1] by ernstck
Feb 04, 2009 (4:14 pm)
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Replying to: punter1 (Feb 02, 2009 6:50 pm)

according to my warranty book, I have a 7 yr, 70,000mi. warranty. Chrysler says the plugs aren't part of it. At this point, I'm guessing the owners of Chrysler-Cerberus- and isn't that an apt name- aren't planning to pay out any warranty money.
 
   I got the truck back on the 20th of Jan. Anybody want to guess what it cost?
 
I agree about the mechanic. My thought had been that the work would have to be done by the dealer to be under warranty. I have a local mechanic who has worked on it and been fair and timely. I run a plumbing business, and not having the van for nearly a month was a real killer.
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Re: glow plugs [ernstck] by surlyoldbill
Feb 04, 2009 (4:34 pm)
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Replying to: ernstck (Feb 04, 2009 4:14 pm)

GP's are $12 each at my local dealer, and take about 5 minutes each to replace with common tools. Would you pay someone to change your oil or replace a bulb? I had #1 and 4 burn out, which also blew the GP relay. Dealer blamed it on water in fuel. I actually had two burned out GP's when I still had a warranty, and the dealer replaced them under warranty. I bought the van used in another State, and that didn't matter. I can highly recommend Victory Auto World in Petaluma CA.
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Re: glow plugs [ernstck] by altered3
Feb 04, 2009 (4:51 pm)
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Replying to: ernstck (Feb 04, 2009 4:14 pm)

suggest you inquire a little deeper as to glow plug warranty, it's two way Bosch Warranty is applicable as to the original warranty separate to Chrysler.
 Glow plug have a use by limit 100 thousand miles or five years which ever comes first. therefore a seven year warranty on drive trains by Chrysler warranty is void as Glow Plugs and injectors are not to be included with the actual drive-train warranty.
 Warranty replacement is dependent on the actual cause of failure but it's a Grey area as to who is responsible towards warranty replacements.
It's contentious.
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2010 Sprinter tested at 25 mpg by punter1
Jul 05, 2009 (1:03 pm)
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2010 sprinter tested at 25mpg by fleetnews. It says 31mpg in article but American gallon is .83 of British gallon.
 
http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/RoadTests/story/Mercedes-Benz-Euro-5-Sprinter/2906866- 12
 
This is with the new 4 cylinder. Whether Dodge is going to carry the 2010 or include the 4 cylinder , who knows.
 
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Buying new 2010 Class B Motorhome on Diesel Sprinter by vtoews
Sep 17, 2009 (8:54 pm)
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I am buying (maybe) a 2010 Winnebago 170XL from a dealer in Denton Texas. The price is great. These are my questions:
Any Ideas on reliability?
I am a Canadian and am concerned about the warranty but since this will be my vacation vehicle I will put more miles on in the US than in Canada. I figure the chances of needing warranty will be highest where I put on the most miles and therefore buying in the US makes sense to me. Besides Canadian prices are about45% higher than US prices. Is the network of Dodge Sprinter dealers good and how do they take to a traveler dropping in for warranty work?
The MH weighs 8550 with a 170" wheelbase I believe that allows for another 5,000lbs before it is maxed out to its total GVCW of 13550. Is this a concern?
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Re: Buying new 2010 Class B Motorhome on Diesel Sprinter [vtoews] by sprinterman
Sep 18, 2009 (4:06 am)
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Replying to: vtoews (Sep 17, 2009 8:54 pm)

Changes have taken place within the Sprinter world,please see the attached link.
http://busride.com/news.asp?N_ID=909
 
It seems that Chrysler might not sell or service? the new units.
I own an 06 unit long and tall,I have 89,000 miles with no problems at all,since new.
I hope your Sprinter serves you as well.
Best regards
Guy from Manitoba.
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Re: Buying new 2010 Class B Motorhome on Diesel Sprinter [sprinterman] by punter1
Sep 18, 2009 (4:26 am)
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Replying to: sprinterman (Sep 18, 2009 4:06 am)

Forget Dodge ....
 
As of January 1, 2010 , Mercedes will SELL and SERVICE the Sprinter. It will have the 3 point star on the front. There will be about 150 mercedes dealers authorized for Sprinter. They know how to maintain a Mercedes. I would not go anywhere else.
 
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