Dodge Sprinter Gas Mileage

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#4 of 76 Re: MPG [altered3] by tronno22556 Jun 09, 2006 (7:01 am)
Replying to: altered3 (Jun 09, 2006 5:45 am) I'm not using bio diesel, but I get above 22 MPG in town and above 18 MPG on the highway. I drive sensibly in town and make a consciencious effort to keep fuel consumption down. However, on the highway I just want to get there and my speed limiter of 85 MPH really keeps me back.
#5 of 76 Re: MPG [grasspress] by kenbaker Jun 09, 2006 (8:31 am)
Replying to: grasspress (Jun 09, 2006 4:34 am) what was your usual speed on your 3,000 mile journey? If you were on highways above 65 MPH, then you have the best Sprinter mileage and should change nothing... If your speed was mostly below 60 MPH, then you have the promised great mileage and I can think of just a tire change, but it won't payoff until you have a LOT of miles on this van. Since I get 20 MPG, let me say this: you are way lucky or I am a stupid driver... I keep up with traffic, I drive no more than 5 MPH over the speed limit (and am passed a lot), but I do keep up with traffic in town (when I get about 20 MPG), and I do go 70-75 on the highway (when I get about 20 MPG). I have the 2500, 140" Standard roof, 10 seat van (wagon), 16"wheels, tires set to 58 PSI fronts, 65 PSI rear (rides better than max pressure, also handles better) I have never used bio-diesel. I get 20MPG. I get almost all of my diesel at Flying-J (marked for low-sulphur standards). I have always gotten 20 MPG during normal driving, all normal tire pressures, all trips, etc. except for one thing: If I run the second A/C unit all the time it will be about 18 MPG. I have checked the turbo hoses, etc. and all seems fine. Mine, being a wagon, came completely assembled from Stuttgart and was not kitted/assembled in the Carolinas as the Cargo/Cab/chassis versions are so I didn't expect these problems anyway. Now if ANYONE can tell me how I can get better mileage, anything closer to 25 than to 20, I really want to know about it. If you want better than 24-29 MPG, then I guess you need a compact car... you are way better off than I am with my Sprinter. Thanks, KenB Replies to this message: tronno22556 (Jun 09, 2006 6:38 pm)
#6 of 76 Re: MPG [kenbaker] by tronno22556 Jun 09, 2006 (6:38 pm)
Replying to: kenbaker (Jun 09, 2006 8:31 am) Between VA and FL, there was about half of it marked at 70 MPH, so I went at 85 MPH. In the other states that was marked 55 to 65, I was 15 over. I'd drop it to 5 over when the radar detector locked onto anything. I drove almost exactly 900 miles in 15.5 hours going south with a full truck. Must have been 500 lbs extra in that van (at least) and 14 hours coming back with my vehicle shop equipment weight in it both directions. Averaged about 58 MPH going south and about 64 MPH coming back, based on total time. (Including the 1 fuel fill up half way between. Love that big tank. ...and occasional pit stops.)
#7 of 76 Responses to #602 (mpg & wheelsize) by grasspress Jun 10, 2006 (6:34 am)
hey, thanks for responding to my question about wheelsize and mpg. to those who were wondering about my mpg: the 29+ mpg average was on a full-tank, interstate, with cruise set at 60 (which was really about 57mpg, according to my gps). this was my best performance so far. also take into consideration the van is regular height, 118" wheelbase, has cruise control and was nearly empty. i brake and accelerate slowly, and i drive carefully with best mpg performance in mind. the other tanks were from 24-27 mpg. these were in hills and around town. again, slow acceleration and careful braking with driving habits in place to maximize mpg performance. perhaps my van is doing better than expected, but i was reading some of these vans were getting over 30mpg on the highway. thanks for the tip on the 16" wheels; i will put off this decision until time to replace the tires and after more experience on the highway. any information about mpg improving with the age of the vehicle? thanks again, dave Replies to this message: altered3 (Jun 10, 2006 5:15 pm) sonnywood2 (Jun 11, 2006 2:16 pm) gagrice (Jun 12, 2006 4:36 pm) and 11 more...
#8 of 76 Re: Responses to #602 (mpg & wheelsize) [grasspress] by altered3 Jun 10, 2006 (5:15 pm)
Replying to: grasspress (Jun 10, 2006 6:34 am) Dave if you hit the magic mark of 30 MPG then its because your driving by the RPM indictor and not kicking in the Turbo with quick shift carefull driving results with great MPG Quality top end Fuel with a little upper cylinder lub also helps I use it and my van runs better as a result. avoid any biofuels at the moment as to possible seal damages void warranty problems The Ronnal Mag has an optional wireless control tyre loading pressure unit sits on the dash great for saftey the new sprinters have this as standard. As you increase your miles to the first service switch into synthetic oil check with your dealer as to the right oneto use it costs more but will extend your service changes, saves big dollars over a five year period. A little hint from down under, if you put in a power converter! don't use the standard 12 v plug you will blow the fuse box right down into Mexico use a waco unit wired direct from the sterring loom to the alt, via an earth lead to the positive batt and it wil turn on and of with IGN , the ALT will act as the direct charge unit saveing the battery from over charging espicially if you did not opt for the bigger ALT. Altered Sprinter Down Under Replies to this message: sonnywood2 (Jun 11, 2006 2:16 pm) gagrice (Jun 12, 2006 4:36 pm) altered3 (Jun 12, 2006 8:32 pm) and 10 more...
#9 of 76 Re: Responses to #602 (mpg & wheelsize) [altered3] by sonnywood2 Jun 11, 2006 (2:16 pm)
Replying to: altered3 (Jun 10, 2006 5:15 pm) someone told me that they use power service diesel kleen cetane boost in the dodge cummings and it boosted the mpg. has anyone tried it in there sprinter? Replies to this message: gagrice (Jun 12, 2006 4:36 pm) altered3 (Jun 12, 2006 8:32 pm) gagrice (Jun 13, 2006 7:29 am) and 9 more...
#10 of 76 Re: Responses to #602 (mpg & wheelsize) [sonnywood2] by gagrice Jun 12, 2006 (4:36 pm)
Replying to: sonnywood2 (Jun 11, 2006 2:16 pm) When I took a trip to TX I used PS as directed on the bottle. I got good mileage over the whole trip. In CA I only use ARCO/BP diesel which has been the new mandated ULSD for close to two years. All Diesel has to be ULSD in CA now and the rest of the US by October 1st 2006. Many refiners are already on line with ULSD. It will take a few months to get rid of the high sulfur diesel in tanks and pipelines. I know with BP ULSD it has a very high cetane rating of 53. Not sure about the other brands. I love that Sprinter diesel engine and transmission. Great package. Replies to this message: altered3 (Jun 12, 2006 8:32 pm) gagrice (Jun 13, 2006 7:29 am) kenbaker (Jun 13, 2006 1:54 pm) and 8 more...
#11 of 76 Re: Responses to #602 (mpg & wheelsize) [gagrice] by altered3 Jun 12, 2006 (8:32 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Jun 12, 2006 4:36 pm) I wouldn't be too sure about BP claeaning out their lines they havn't piged them out or maintained the lines in years but it's great your getting good miles just remember CA is the first to get the cleaner fuels some of the smaller staes with less population will be waiting a little longer. Replies to this message: gagrice (Jun 13, 2006 7:29 am) kenbaker (Jun 13, 2006 1:54 pm) kenbaker (Jun 15, 2006 7:10 am) and 7 more...
#12 of 76 Re: Responses to #602 (mpg & wheelsize) [altered3] by gagrice Jun 13, 2006 (7:29 am)
Replying to: altered3 (Jun 12, 2006 8:32 pm) claeaning out their lines they havn't piged them out or maintained the lines in years You could be right. I think that is the crux of the trouble they are in up in Prudhoe Bay Alaska. Lack of maintenance. BP is notoriously tight with labor. Plenty of regulations just no one to see that they are adhered to. I ran ARCO ULSD in the Passat TDI I owned for 13 months. It ran great with no smoke or smell at all. It was not smelly at the pumps like some diesel I used while traveling. I am sure it is the sulfur that stinks. It is the same with high sulfur gas sold in parts of the USA. Replies to this message: kenbaker (Jun 13, 2006 1:54 pm) kenbaker (Jun 15, 2006 7:10 am)
#13 of 76 Re: Responses to #602 (mpg & wheelsize) [gagrice] by kenbaker Jun 13, 2006 (1:54 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Jun 13, 2006 7:29 am) Flying-J Oklahoma City (one on I-35, one on I-40) are marked as ULSD (under 500 PPM). This is where I get almost all of my fuel for my Sprinter, best price and lots of turnover (no stale fuels there). Small state/town compared to a lot of other places, but also one of the busiest crossroads in the entire USA. The pipeline thing is very curious, since they send many products through the same lines one after the other and have done so for years... In the beginning they sent a pig between batches, now they don't do that very much as far as I know. So how much mixing is there? Not much according to studies done due to controlled flow rates, only liquid is sent (single phase), a few gallons to a few barrels are mixed between batches. I just wonder what they do with the mix? KenB (B.S. in Petroleum, OSU, 1984) Replies to this message: kenbaker (Jun 15, 2006 7:10 am)