Cider wrote:
DrewE wrote:
Any motorhome is going to require a good bit of maintenance, not just to the chassis (that's probably the least maintenance intensive part) but to keeping up with caulking, cleaning, odd minor repairs, battery maintenance, and a host of other little things. Some are better than others, but all require more or less attention.
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Personally, I think this guy has done more to scare people away from the BluTec engine than anyone else and I think his article is (mostly) his viewpoint. Mercedes is real picky about what fluids to use and as long as you use the current oil spec (229.52, in my case) and the Mann filters, there should be no real issues. And follow he prescribed maintenance schedules. I got about halfway through the article and stopped reading it. It is a good and proven engine, so enjoy it and what it will do for you. I am very happy with my MBS unit.
I suspect the wrong post was quoted; I don't believe I've attempted to scare anyone away from the BluTec engine, and I am quite sure I have not written any articles about them. While I personally would probably not opt for the Sprinter, all other things being equal, I've generally heard decent things about them--as with anything, there are advantages and disadvantages, strengths and weaknesses.
Presumably this was in reference to "...this guy in sacramento by name of Stephens..." mentioned in the post previous to mine. (It's not at all hard to hit the wrong quote button, for the following post, if one isn't paying extra close attention.)
