Dodge Sprinter Gas Mileage

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#30 of 76 Re: More on gas mileage vs. wheelsize (#602) [nescosmo] by altered3 Jun 17, 2006 (1:48 am)
Replying to: nescosmo (Jun 16, 2006 5:28 pm) The most simple method to put single wheel rimes on the rear is go the wrecker and put the compleate unit in, you would need to change the front hubs to match. check the weight configuration as to loading limits? with your county clerk, you should be under the two ton mark same as a car such as a DCX 300 that does not add up with residential parking restrictions. the Sprinter is a cargo and passenger van not a truck, Replies to this message: nescosmo (Jun 17, 2006 4:37 pm) altered3 (Jun 17, 2006 5:34 pm) nescosmo (Jun 18, 2006 10:17 pm) and 3 more... waynesjca (Nov 01, 2006 8:01 am)
#31 of 76 Re: More on gas mileage vs. wheelsize (#602) [altered3] by nescosmo Jun 17, 2006 (4:37 pm)
Replying to: altered3 (Jun 17, 2006 1:48 am) altered3....I have a meeting with the code enforcement on thursday and they said can not park dual wheel on residential property. Could I attack them with the tonnage issue or I am dead in the ground. This is my main transportation and to park it in a place is very difficult to me the less expensive I found is 86.oo a month that is a lot for me. another possibility is to sell it and buy a single wheel one but with the bluetec engine that the new one are coming with will cost a lot of money and the bluetec liquid will cost extra. so what can I do. another possibility is to sell my house and move to a less restricted area around this stupid place. Replies to this message: altered3 (Jun 17, 2006 5:34 pm) nescosmo (Jun 18, 2006 10:17 pm) sonnywood2 (Jun 17, 2006 5:41 pm) jim314 (Jun 30, 2006 12:08 pm) waynesjca (Nov 01, 2006 8:01 am)
#32 of 76 Re: More on gas mileage vs. wheelsize (#602) [nescosmo] by altered3 Jun 17, 2006 (5:34 pm)
Replying to: nescosmo (Jun 17, 2006 4:37 pm) My sprinter is the mid based single wheel unit, I have had a similar issue with parking in resindential streets as to loading limits these vehicles are under the two ton limit and in fact weigh in less than an ordinary vehicle such as Chevrolet caprice Chrysler 300 series or the larger Fords, your direction is to find out weight limits? with out letting on what your up to. its called entrapment but what else can you do! When dealing with county regulations bogged down by red tape. If there is a weight limit = X unknown, to the regulations! If any? or is it because the vehicle is over length, the dual wheel places less pressure on the ground than a single wheel unit as the dual wheel distributes the weight over a larger ground mass area. Getting the New Sprinter, not that easy? I only found out yesterday, that there is no AD Blue additives in commercial quanity's in the US yet, but also no oil that will be pure enough to meet the new standards, I guess you can use a lesser 10/40 oil but with a micro filter of 5 they will be blocking filters at twice the rate as its a more contaminated oil in simple english, but the AD-Blu is criticial for the gas emission to eliminate Hydrocarbons Carbon monoxides NOx and particulates etc. Even the currant Sprinters oils are not 100% compliant I have sent a sample of Castrol 10/40 in both standard and synthetic oils, and a sample of Mercedes Benz oil that can only be purchased at the dealer, to see what differnces there are! this test will be a University test somethings not right with the En rateings of 2007 to Euro V standards? Replies to this message: nescosmo (Jun 18, 2006 10:17 pm) sonnywood2 (Jun 17, 2006 5:41 pm) jim314 (Jun 30, 2006 12:08 pm) waynesjca (Nov 01, 2006 8:01 am)
#33 of 76 Re: More on gas mileage vs. wheelsize (#602) [altered3] by nescosmo Jun 18, 2006 (10:17 pm)
Replying to: altered3 (Jun 17, 2006 5:34 pm) altered3... You said that your sprinter is under 2ton loading limits, is this the weight of the van or the load that you can put in. My Sprinter weight 9990 lbs empty. Replies to this message: sonnywood2 (Jun 17, 2006 5:41 pm) jim314 (Jun 30, 2006 12:08 pm)
#35 of 76 best mpg yet by sonnywood2 Jun 17, 2006 (5:41 pm)
Replying to: nescosmo (Jun 18, 2006 10:17 pm) just did my first trip without towing a trailer. 400 miles. 300 highway and 100 city and 2 lane mix. stayed under 2000 rpm on take off and about 65 mph on the highway and got 26.5 mpg. was using hess low sulfer highway diesel 500 ppm. made my day. got 7000 miles on it and still got 5000+ till service is due.
#36 of 76 Re: More on gas mileage vs. wheelsize (#602) [nescosmo] by jim314 Jun 30, 2006 (12:08 pm)
Replying to: nescosmo (Jun 18, 2006 10:17 pm) From Edmunds Sprinter 2500 high roof passenger van Exterior Length: 197 in. Width: 76.1 in. Height: 102 in. Wheel Base: 118 in. Ground Clearance: 7.4 in. Curb Weight: 4706 lbs. Gross Weight: 8550 lbs. Exterior Length: 225 in. Width: 76.1 in. Height: 103.6 in. Wheel Base: 140 in. Ground Clearance: 8.3 in. Curb Weight: 5058 lbs. Gross Weight: 8550 lbs. Length: 263 in. Width: 76.1 in. Height: 103.6 in. Wheel Base: 158 in. Ground Clearance: 8.3 in. Curb Weight: 5305 lbs. Gross Weight: 8550 lbs. 2500 Sprinter high roof cargo van Exterior Length: 197 in. Width: 76.1 in. Height: 102 in. Wheel Base: 118 in. Ground Clearance: 7.4 in. Curb Weight: 4648 lbs. Gross Weight: 8550 lbs. Exterior Length: 225 in. Width: 76.1 in. Height: 103.6 in. Wheel Base: 140 in. Ground Clearance: 8.3 in. Curb Weight: 4990 lbs. Gross Weight: 8550 lbs.
#37 of 76 New here and have a question by bsperty Jul 11, 2006 (2:54 am)
Replying to: kenbaker (Jun 15, 2006 7:29 am) I just purchased a 06 2500 .It did not come with the engine oil monitoring system. I see what looks like a sensor on the bottom of the oil pan.The dealer says they know nothing about hooking up that option. Does anyone know how hard it is. I really like the mileage 20 mpg , towing a trailer sometimes, and quality of the vehicle. I hope to learn much from you guys here. Replies to this message: jim314 (Jul 11, 2006 4:09 am)
#38 of 76 Re: New here and have a question [bsperty] by jim314 Jul 11, 2006 (4:09 am)
Replying to: bsperty (Jul 11, 2006 2:54 am) I know you want to have the oil monitoring system working, but in case you can't you may be able to approximate it by keeping some records yourself--mainly the number of gallons of fuel consumed since the last change. I think the oil monitoring system uses various inputs and an algorithm to estimate the condition of the oil based on the demands made on the oil. The main inputs would have to be number of gallons of fuel burned since last oil change, average and maybe peak oil temperatures, maybe cumulative time under heavy accelerator pressure. That is I don't think the monitoring system directly determines the buildup of combustion products in the oil, although it could estimate viscosity by oil pressure in a certain specific part of the engine.
#39 of 76 My 05 Sprinter box truck gets 15mpg loaded. Oil, ,,, by ahp691 Jul 22, 2006 (4:01 pm)
I have the assyt computer in mine as well. It is supposed to tell you when to change the oil on the driving conditions. I have had this truck in to the freightliner dealer for service 4 times and they are not compatant (can't spell) enough to reset it properly. each time I tell them what they should set it to, but they are to dumb to do it right. the first time they set it to 3000 miles. A week later it tells me I need an oil change second time they set it at 10,000 miles. etc. they are supposed to take the current mileage and add 10000 to it and put that in. Unfortunately there are not many dealers that have the proper computer to use on the sprinter. On another subject, I just had to do a 4 wheel brake job, it needed 2 rotors and pads for all 4 wheels. at 16,000 miles. this vehicle cost an awful lot to be this lightly built. I don't see it holding up. Macpherson strut suspension just seems so wrong on a box truck. seems to have a lot of frame flex as well. we'll see I guess.