Dodge Sprinter Gas Mileage

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#70 of 76 Re: Densities of gasoline and diesel fuel [kipk] by jim314 Feb 05, 2007 (3:43 pm)
Replying to: kipk (Feb 04, 2007 7:08 am) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W%C3%A4rtsil%C3%A4-Sulzer_RTA96-C The large 2-stroke marine diesel is the most efficient reciprocating engine with BSFC of 0.28 lb/bhp-hr. Also diesels are now being produced for general aviation use. At least some of these are 2-stroke which would have the advantage that the power to weight ratio would be higher than a four stroke.
#71 of 76 Fuel additive by 2000_valk Feb 06, 2007 (4:57 pm)
Well it got down to -12. I put a light under the battery to keep it warm. And would not start . But had plenty of cranking power. Any suggestions on a fuel additive. Thanks, Tom Replies to this message: kipk (Feb 07, 2007 6:35 am) kenbaker (Feb 08, 2007 11:40 am)
#72 of 76 Re: Fuel additive [2000_valk] by kipk Feb 07, 2007 (6:35 am)
Replying to: 2000_valk (Feb 06, 2007 4:57 pm) In our ares most folks with Diesel P/Us plug in the engine block heaters if air temp gets into the teens. Don't know what they do if away from an electrical outlet! Kip
#73 of 76 Re: Fuel cost saving of diesel vs. gasoline [kenbaker] by kmarder Feb 07, 2007 (1:09 pm)
Replying to: kenbaker (Feb 01, 2007 3:08 pm) Would you mind sharing where or how it was that you got your Sprinter at a $7k discount? I'm looking to buy one now, and they're selling for a premium. Replies to this message: kenbaker (Feb 08, 2007 11:30 am)
#74 of 76 Re: Fuel cost saving of diesel vs. gasoline [kmarder] by kenbaker Feb 08, 2007 (11:30 am)
Replying to: kmarder (Feb 07, 2007 1:09 pm) Oklahoma... got a dealer van (passenger, 624 miles) that was in stock on spec. Bought 2004 model in 2005. The Sprinter has not caught on here yet for passenger use. I see alot for businesses, especially delivery, medical, Cleaning companies, etc. Not very many passenger vans though. Special order is just not going to get you a discount anywhere that I know of. We also don't see them going for a premium here either. That may change with 2007 models. I was assured by the dealer that I could have taken mine up North or to Florida and have made a profit on it... I am pretty sure he was right. Apples for apples to Ford/GMC it is not really higher... 3/4 ton, diesel, high roof, 10 passenger, long oil change intervals, MPG, etc. If you find all of these in a FORD I know it will cost MORE than the Sprinter. My dad has a FORD that matches all but the high roof and even that van was about $45K list ($36K used with about 20K miles on it). My Sprinter LISTED for $37K+ and I paid $30K (plus a 500 dollar transport fee). Any idea how much it costs to add aftermarket high-roof to a FORD or GMC van? Oh yeah, the local Mercedes Owners Club wants me to join... I've put it back in Mercedes trim as it was supposed to be born and it is a bit of a novelty to them. thanks, KenB
#75 of 76 Re: Fuel additive [2000_valk] by kenbaker Feb 08, 2007 (11:40 am)
Replying to: 2000_valk (Feb 06, 2007 4:57 pm) Power Service (white bottle, red and black lettering)... 8-16 ounces per full tank in Sprinter will supposedly get you down to well below 0F (I think about -20F). I have only been down to about 12F above, but no problems using the treatment. More likely, you need the heat on the fuel filter instead of on the battery. Other Power Service diesel additives are for other conditions/purposes (silver/gray bottle, for example, is Cetane Boost). Power Service treatments are advertised to be equivalent to standard diesel in fuel tests (for warranty purposes). I think this was #2 Diesel and free of sulfur (yet lubricating), but I don't have a bottle in front of me as I write this. thanks, KenB
#76 of 76 04' sprinter and bio-diesel by onwhidbey Nov 10, 2007 (9:03 am)
Hey-has anyone run their sprinter(mines an '04)on bio-diesel, either straight or a percentage in regular diesel? Thanks