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Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 12-31-2016, 11:39 PM
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Posted By avanti
If you go over to Sprinter-source, you will find...

If you go over to Sprinter-source, you will find numerous threads comparing the V6/5-speed and the I4/7-speed. As far as I have seen, literally nobody who actually owns an I4 would consider going...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 12-31-2016, 07:51 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 38,977
Posted By avanti
THAT we can agree on.:thumbup:

THAT we can agree on.:thumbup:
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 12-31-2016, 02:28 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 38,977
Posted By avanti
The first of these excerpts does NOT appear...

The first of these excerpts does NOT appear anywhere in my MY2014 manuals (either Operators or Service). These manuals may be downloaded for inspection here:

Owner Manuals | Mercedes-Benz Vans...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 12-31-2016, 01:43 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 38,977
Posted By avanti
THAT I agree with. All I am asking for is...

THAT I agree with. All I am asking for is evidence-based actions, rather than hearsay or superstition.

BTW: MB DOES recommend reduced oil change intervals if you are forced to use >5% bio.
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 12-31-2016, 12:34 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 38,977
Posted By avanti
I know of no evidence to support this belief. Do...

I know of no evidence to support this belief. Do you have any? The Mercedes engineers apparently don't believe so, or they would have presumably made such a stipulation in the required service...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 12-30-2016, 11:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 38,977
Posted By avanti
N.B.: You cannot get the MB 4x4 option with a 4...

N.B.: You cannot get the MB 4x4 option with a 4 cylinder engine (or are you planning an aftermarket 4wd conversion?).

I have the I4 powertrain. It is a dream. People are indeed saying that the...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 12-30-2016, 11:36 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 38,977
Posted By avanti
I have never had any trouble finding <5% bio ULSD...

I have never had any trouble finding <5% bio ULSD anywhere except in Minnesota. You do have to look around, but it isn't that hard.
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 12-30-2016, 07:00 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 38,977
Posted By avanti
Mercedes claimed that they upgraded their...

Mercedes claimed that they upgraded their Sprinter paint process for MY2014.
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 12-30-2016, 02:33 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 38,977
Posted By avanti
I fully realize that this thread is turning into...

I fully realize that this thread is turning into yet another oil rant, and also that I have zero chance of changing your mind. My only goal is to address the record for the benefit of others who...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 12-29-2016, 08:24 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 38,977
Posted By avanti
1) You might want to get advice from somebody who...

1) You might want to get advice from somebody who is not trying to sell you anything. There is ZERO objective evidence that the MB recommended intervals are not perfectly adequate. If you don't...
Forum: The Manufacturers & Models 12-29-2016, 01:01 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 38,977
Posted By avanti
OH NO, not that chestnut again. I agree that you...

OH NO, not that chestnut again. I agree that you shouldn't lose sleep over that nonsense.

You will get opinions all over the spectrum concerning oil-change intervals. As far as I can see, NONE of...
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