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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jjrai wrote:
That blue stuff is a blight. The cost of the fluid and all the accompanying systems and EXPENSE, was so casually placed upon you by our government. You are paying more for just about everything you buy as a result of it.
What blue stuff? If you mean DEF fluid, it's not blue. It costs us right at $12.00 per 6k miles for the fluid bought at WalMart. It would be even less if we filled up at truck stop pumps with DEF. Not the least bit of a concern with an RV cost wise. Now if I were an expediter, putting 100k miles per year on my diesel, then it would be worth a second look to save a $.
I'm with DavyDD, this B5/20 issue has gotten way too much worry put into it. Care for your diesel like the manual says. Check the oil regularly and use the correct oil for an MB diesel. Use name brand fuel and change your fuel filter at 20k mile intervals.
Common sense is all it is
