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| I am having a hard time re-installing the bench seats of my Sprinter after removing them. For two seats, the left latches slipped in place (parallel to the floor) with no problem, but the right ones just would not latch back, no matter how hard I push them. I took the seats out and tried again, and it was the same thing. Now the right side of both seats are slightly loose. Please help! Thanks! | |
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Replying to: large_family (Feb 14, 2007 11:17 pm) |
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Replying to: kenbaker (Feb 13, 2007 7:14 am) Not so Mr. KenB,Mercedes-Transmission-Fluid-Change recommendation,one life time only at 80K.See Maintenance-Manual at fl-sprinter.com (you need Adobe Reader) Also a ""full"" Service Information $100 CD is available from Chrylser Publication.
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Replying to: kurt6 (Feb 19, 2007 10:22 am) My personal mail is bsperty2  comcast.net
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Replying to: kurt6 (Feb 19, 2007 10:22 am) I can spout out many of the same owners manual intervals that you mention. I have read the supplied materials diligently and filled out my maintenance log religously... Still I have found that good advice is always welcome! What I have found through immersion in these forums is that the transmission should be serviced a bit more often than DC or MB recommends. This is of great timing to our forum, as I talked Saturday night to the president of the local Mercedes-Benz Club of America (also a Mercedes-Benz Specialist including sales/parts/service and Harley-Davidson parts/accessories/service/enthusiast/mechanic). In his opinion, the service interval for the automatic in the Sprinter should be about 40K miles (that is, normal service on any large automatic like a TH350, TH-400, or C4/C6). His friends at the transmission shop in Edmond Oklahoma (I've seen several items on ebay that they have for sale) have a lot of experience with them, and they don't recommend the long intervals (or the single 80K mi. interval). At $2,500 for a rebuild, they stand to make money if they let you go with the long intervals, but they don't recommend them (how quaint, honest advice that could save you money and keep them from making money). I will get more details soon, as I get back in touch with the Mercedes-Benz chapter president (an old business acquaintance/friend) and I will post his wisdom. At any rate, we have seen that some of the vibration/noise related to speed changes and near-shift-point shudder can be fixed with fresh in-spec trans fluid on many peoples Sprinters (see the internet forums available, especially on Yahoo Groups!). Yes, it takes very good fully synthetic trans fluid and this could be expensive, but WAY cheaper than a new/rebuilt Trans. From our conversation with my friend, it sounds like they may recommend a trans cooler, but I am not as sold on that idea (I don't tow, I don't idle in hot weather traffic). But I do run two A/C units in the hottest weather here (around 105 F. in Oklahoma/Texas). Climbing the big hill between OKC and D/FW in the hottest part of summer pushes the engine/coolant temp. up to about 195/200 (fully loaded 6 people and luggage, top gear, 75MPH). After the climb, it also falls off very quickly back to 185 F. I would really love to know more people with high-mileage Sprinters with varying levels of service and know just what problems they have experienced. That is what I think this, and other, forums can/should become. If you have high-mileage experiences, please chime in! Thanks, KenB  
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Mr.KenB I very much like my LWB Sprinter specially the engine (24MPG)and transmission performance.I baby my truck like only full 100% synthetic oil and filter change every 5K miles etc. However after 7 warranty trips to the dealer at only 45K miles I'm very disappointed in Mercedes. 1. 3 engine oil leaks. 2. 2 transmission oil leaks. 3. one Mercedes recall. 4. replaced EGR valve including tube going to EGR and intake air temp sensor. 5. replaced valve mixing chamber including hose. 6. replaced temp sensor again. 7. and on and on. Without warranty cost for labor and parts approximately $7000 <<<<At $2,500 for a rebuild, they stand to make money if they let you go with the long intervals, but they don't recommend them (how quaint, honest advice that could save you money and keep them from making money).>>>> If not all the time Mercedes direction is always to the dealer and there product and parts,I do not believe at 100 000K warranty the company like to see your blown up you transmission,naturally a lot depend on load and how hard you drive your truck. >>> You can not use any good quality synthetic transmission fluid in your Sprinter at any time,only specially designed fluid from Mercedes at $22 for one quart.Full transmission oil and filter change at FL $440 at Dodge $325.
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Mr.KenB I very much like my LWB Sprinter specially the engine (24MPG)and transmission performance.I baby my truck like only full 100% synthetic oil and filter change every 5K miles etc. However after 7 warranty trips to the dealer at only 45K miles I'm very disappointed in Mercedes. 1. 3 engine oil leaks. 2. 2 transmission oil leaks. 3. one Mercedes recall. 4. replaced EGR valve including tube going to EGR and intake air temp sensor. 5. replaced valve mixing chamber including hose. 6. replaced temp sensor again. 7. and on and on. Without warranty cost for labor and parts approximately $7000 <<<<At $2,500 for a rebuild, they stand to make money if they let you go with the long intervals, but they don't recommend them (how quaint, honest advice that could save you money and keep them from making money).>>>> If not all the time Mercedes direction is always to the dealer and there product and parts,I do not believe at 100 000K warranty the company like to see your blown up you transmission,naturally a lot depend on load and how hard you drive your truck. >>> You can not use any good quality synthetic transmission fluid in your Sprinter at any time,only specially designed fluid from Mercedes at $22 for one quart.Full transmission oil and filter change at FL $440 at Dodge $325.
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Replying to: kurt6 (Feb 20, 2007 8:38 pm) |
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Replying to: kurt6 (Feb 20, 2007 8:31 pm) the Mercedes Spec (fully synthetic) ATF is not only from Mercedes, and is not always $22/qt (US $ that is). As MOPAR (DC parts brand) it is about $17 where I have seen the price. Berry Dodge sometimes has specials on it, so I presume that other Dodge dealers might as well. I think it is Berry Dodge that I have seen offer some products for the Sprinter on ebay. I have already found in the internet, so you can find it too... the ATF is a Shell Oil Co. product. Other fully synthetic ATF is also commonly in spec for the Mercedes warranty and performance (always expensive compared to Mercon or Dexron, but not Mercedes expensive). Always look for the MB spec codes on ALL fluids (oil, ATF, radiator, differential lube, brake fluid, etc.) Others have had good luck with the Shell product, not for non-speced ATF. AMSOIL fully synthetic ATF is also in spec and completely gauranteed, looking for a user of this product, please chime in if you are one. You might note that, as ALTERED3 has mentioned, the MOBIL-1 0/W40 fully synthetic (carrying the correct MB spec code) is actually no longer rated for CI-4+, so it may not be in spec at this time. Other MOBIL-1 fully synthetic is sometimes in spec for both the MB codes and the CI-4+ rating. AMSOIL motor oil is fully rated for all of the above, and is again guaranteed to about 20,000 mile oil change intervals (otherwise time limited, see their literature). No, I am not an AMSOIL rep, but I use these referrences to show that at least one of the oil/ATF vendors out there will stand behind the product and meet the specs of the MB and DC companies. What year is your Sprinter (pre 2004's had too many EGR problems for sure)? Wagon, Cargo, Motorhome, cab/chassis? What Recall did you have (I had mine in for the transmission "O" rings problem prior to the rumored recall)? I still have an outstanding service call to get the lumbar supports repaired (one bad bulb, the other might be the bladder). Probably will just let this go, I don't use them ever and I don't want the covers ripped off and put back on. Thanks, KenB
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