Is it safe to drive a Dodge Sprinter?
I bought a 2008 sprinter 2500 3 week ago. It just ran 700 miles now. But I was stoped by a police on highway because the huge white with light blue smoke came out of this van and said it’s unsafe to drive this van. I start to notice: it’s realy big smoke from exhaust pipe with no much smell.
Are there any problems with my Mercedes Sprinter?
As long as you stay on top of regular maintenance, the longevity of a Mercedes Sprinter will serve you well. But these vans are not devoid of some major common issues, and these problems are expensive to repair. Sourcing Mercedes parts is a potentially difficult task. And buying parts gets expensive.
How many miles can a Mercedes Sprinter go?
In fact, with a diesel engine, a Sprinter will easily see a lifespan of over 300,000 miles. As long as you stay on top of regular maintenance, the longevity of a Mercedes Sprinter will serve you well.
What to do when your Dodge Sprinter spins?
If it spins easily and/or does not stop spinning very quickly, then the fan clutch is spent and a new fan clutch is needed. 4) restart the engine right away and let idle (or drive again) to let the engine oil cool down a little (and the turbo to cool off).
Why does my Dodge Sprinter have a shifting problem?
Problem Description. Automatic transmissions may develop shifting concerns or a shudder condition. Our technicians tell us the shudder condition may be caused by transmission fluid level or quality. The shifting concerns may be caused by a faulty transmission control module (TCM).
What kind of transmission does a Dodge Sprinter have?
Noticed a shudder that seemed to come from the rear of the vehicle. It felt and sounded like a rumble strip effect. This happened on 08.25
What kind of fluid is in a Dodge Sprinter?
The transmission fluid was burnt and very black. I purchased a used transmission for $1500, transmission fluid $310 for 12 Quarts and $$381 for Labor. 31 Dec 2014, about 0930hrs, the engine light came on. I checked vehicle as best as possible. About 1 1/2 hours later, the transmission would not change out of low gear.
When did I Buy my 2004 Dodge Sprinter?
I purchased my 2004 Sprinter, mdl 3500, in Mar 20014 with about 197000 miles for $9000. I had driven less than 200 miles before the transmission locked down the next day.
When was the last year Dodge Sprinter was redesigned?
The Sprinter was last redesigned for the 2007 model year; it’s available in a number of lengths and roof heights, with cargo (2500 and 3500) and passenger-carrying (2500 wagon) configurations, as well as a stripped-down chassis version. I tested an extended-length Sprinter 2500 wagon with the higher of two available ceilings.
Can a Dodge Sprinter start in cold weather?
My Dodge Sprinter 2007 will not start in extreme cold weather (-30F). (14400km) Took it to the dealer they installed a circulation heater in the heater hose (1000W). Again the Sprinter would not start in minus 30F weather after the heater was installed.
What kind of Van is the Dodge Sprinter?
Growing up in a family of eight kids, I learned how to drive in a 10-seat Ford Econoline van. Turns out, that was a great foundation for driving the 2009 Dodge Sprinter, a 12-seat van in which I took my family (and my sister-in-law and her two boys) from Chicago to Rochester, N.Y.
I bought a 2008 sprinter 2500 3 week ago. It just ran 700 miles now. But I was stoped by a police on highway because the huge white with light blue smoke came out of this van and said it’s unsafe to drive this van. I start to notice: it’s realy big smoke from exhaust pipe with no much smell.
My Dodge Sprinter 2007 will not start in extreme cold weather (-30F). (14400km) Took it to the dealer they installed a circulation heater in the heater hose (1000W). Again the Sprinter would not start in minus 30F weather after the heater was installed.
How much does it cost to replace a Dodge Sprinter engine?
THIS ENGINE COSTS $15,000 TO REPLACE AND THE GENEROUS OFFER OF $5750.00 FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE STILL WOULD LEAVE ME W/ A BILL FOR $9250.00 WHICH I DON’T HAVE .i BOUGHT THIS SPRINTER IN 2005 NEW BECAUSE I WANTED SOMETHING I COULD ALWAYS DEPEND ON.
If it spins easily and/or does not stop spinning very quickly, then the fan clutch is spent and a new fan clutch is needed. 4) restart the engine right away and let idle (or drive again) to let the engine oil cool down a little (and the turbo to cool off).