Mercedes Benz fuel challenges
Hubby and I have been looking at the Sprinter chassis with the Mercedes diesel engine for several years. We are almost to the point where we can buy. Recently, I have heard some rumblings from 2 fri...
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mlts22 wrote:
It means you hit the button, and it sprays diesel into the particulate filter, incinerating the particles stuck in it. It causes a decrease in MPG... but a lot better than getting a new DPF... and Sprinter particulate filters are going to be up to $3200 to get replaced. I'm sure Ford's will have sane prices, but having the ability to hit a button and cook the soot at will will be a nice feature.
Hmmmm, interesting. How often would you have to "hit the button" ? Only when you are idling? or? Is this new technology? or proven over the road technology?
