Which is better a 5 cylinder or 6 cylinder sprinter?
One guy bought over 12 …5 cylinders Sprinters for his business and while the engine is best in class the number of maintenance visits due to emissions made that engine under performing on a spreadsheet. Interested in this topic? By joining CR4 you can “subscribe” to
Are there any problems with the Mercedes Sprinter?
There are a few problems with the sprinters. But the FIRST thing is the omertà about oil. It’s a very well kept secret that the DPF (filter) and EGR (valve) will clog if one digit of the oil grade is omitted.
Are there any records for Mercedes Benz Sprinters?
These records are available to Mercedes Benz if desired. This article is being written to warn potential buyers of this vehicle of the fatal flaw hidden in each of these vehicles.
What’s the average mileage of a Mercedes Benz Sprinter?
These vehicles performed admirably, providing us with lifetime expected mileages of 500,000 and more. The cost for maintaining these vehicles while slightly higher than their American made counterparts made up for these differences with their reliability and long term service.
How many horsepower does a Dodge Sprinter have?
This engine, which we have in a 2005 Dodge Sprinter by Pleasure-Way, is fine on level ground and short up-hill grades, but is not good on long up-hill grades. 154 horsepower is not enough and causes the engine to really labor on those longer, steeper up-hill grades.
Is there towing requirement for Mercedes Benz Sprinter?
Most engines labor on the steepest grades and the Sprinter engine doesn’t seem to be laboring excessively. The towing requirement is stated clearly in the Daimler/Chrysler documentation that comes with the vehicle. Ours is the Freightliner rather than Dodge version, but that is only a name tag difference.
Can a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter maintain its speed?
It will maintain speed (70+) on all but the steepest grades. Most engines labor on the steepest grades and the Sprinter engine doesn’t seem to be laboring excessively. The towing requirement is stated clearly in the Daimler/Chrysler documentation that comes with the vehicle.
What was the fatal flaw of the Mercedes Benz Sprinter?
This article is being written to warn potential buyers of this vehicle of the fatal flaw hidden in each of these vehicles. Prior to 2008, when the United States Government mandated diesel exhaust regulations, the Sprinter, manufactured by Mercedes Benz and sold as a Dodge was a real workhorse.