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usually a bad injector makes itself known with some white smoke coming out your tailpipe and or some low fuel pressure issues. unfortunately the combination of merely having an egr valve and the presence of backpressure from these modern exhausts (whether clogged or not) will generally cause your oil to run black more or less all the time. The way you can tell if your oil is really bad is the brown lining where the oil on the dipstick ends. if that area where the oil becomes transparent has a brown tint to it, it usually means that oil still has some life left in it. I generally encourage oil changes closer to 5k mile intervals instead of 10k

DO you have low boost issues?

I would measure the requested boost vs actual boost pressures in order to understand the real difference in values that is triggering the code. The only two things I can think of are turbo actuator, (visual check with someone reving the engine) and perhaps a clogged up exhaust. Unfortunately I am not super familiar with your engine configuration since here in the US we only have the 3.0 engine and some rare 2.1 an d 2.0 versions. But there has been a known issue of cracked plastic manifold on the 2.1 liter engine that causes a boost leak. Also consider ensuring you have an original MAF sensor (watch my maf video to see why this is important) best of luck

yep yep. As soon as they start putting emissions systems on private jets and large diesel ships putting out 10x more emissions then vehicles, then I will agree with their "we all need to do our part" messaging.

BMW just might be the one vehicle that is a little more complex then mercedes haha. Yep, thats pretty much it, active regen won't occur on low fuel and you can drive around on low fuel for weeks. I gotta admire those inline engines bmw diesel is still making. I almost bought a diesel x5 a year ago.

Thanks Harry, looks like you have been a subscriber for quite a while, glad you are enjoying the videos.

Wow, you have the last 4x4 sprinter they will every make. I am sure that will hold value very well as there will always be those who prefer that over AWD. I am sure it drives like a dream with only 5k miles on it. Now let me see if I can answer your questions. First off I would recommend doing an oil change every 5,000 miles or so instead of the recommended 10,000. Does manufacturer still say 10k in the manual? I haven't checked in a while. When Idling I wouldn't be too concerned about the egr as much as I would about the dpf. If your van doesn't have a high idle option ( I am not sure what that looks like in the new body style) but I do talk about options anyone can do to idle their van just a little bit higher in my "five sprinter van hacks" video. getting that van idling just a bit higher should ensure your exhaust filter stays a little hotter and doesn't get clogged as easily. As far as doing exhaust modifications there are plenty of options out there but of course the concern is always around the legality if you live in the US. Hope this helps, the great news is that there are a few new products out there that will help charge off the alternator with up to 600+ watts of power and theyre getting more and more affordable so hopefully idling your van for long periods becomes something you will no longer have to do. On a more encouraging note, the emissions systems have improved over the years and they have gotten more reliable. But of course I understand when you are far from home and worried about your van throwing some error code

well I still drain from the bottom but I have been interested in getting something to suck it from the top, I suppose that would make for a good video. Given I have my little device that allows me not to have to remove any bolt to drain the oil I will continue to do it from the bottom. would be interesting to use a suction device as much as possible, and then remove the drain plug from the bottom and see if any more comes out.

well thats a damn good deal, t1ns are getting rarer and rarer in the USA, they arent my favorite but I do like how torquey they are

haha, take it down to mexico to get painted, I hear thats the place for inexpensive paint jobs, stay away from the roller brush haha

thats very flattering. i am a foreigner though. immigrant to be exact haha.

Very very welcome!

haha good question, that would make things nice and simple. We don't even have the super short wheel base one over here in the new style. like the 128 wheelbase. ohh if only we got all the cool euro vans here.

very very welcome, I didn't think this video would be useful but now it seems like everyone who searches for this topic is finding it.

I hear certain Fedex vans are maintained very well. Perhaps the independent contractor fedex delivery vans could be a hit or miss. I believe they are labeled fedex "ground"... The good part is it likely has great maintenance history. The bad part is it is a bare bones vehicle with zero upgrades which likely doesn't matter for most of us. Sounds like you got a great van. Haha sounds like you have found a permanent solution to your emissions issues ;}

@sprinterfix good answer. yeah the dealer is from Romania. I was skeptical at first but my son and business partner talked me into it because we could stand up in it and overload it with tools and supplies for home improvement customers and to be so reliable for cheap. I guess FedEx gets all the bugs out of them for us. Hahaha

@ Yea, I have heard fedex does treat their vans quite well, the 2900 dollar van I bought was an old fedex van, unfortunately it was a fedex ground so I didn't luck out on good maintenance. ohh well.

@sprinterfix right ✅️ I actually liked the short wheelbase 4x4 for maneuvering on ice and snow and mud short wheelbase much better can't imagine it with a good turbo boost like this with 18mpg average

@@beyondappalachian8218 honestly if you don't need the space short wheelbase drive way better, they feel like a different vehicle, stiffer, tighter, I daily drove my short wheel base when I was in texas and didn't mind it one bit over there. some cities its a little too big for though. some years the rear differential was geared a little differently so they had more torque right off the bat but on the freeway they would average like 2700 rpms instead of the 2100 rpms others did. speaking of mileage, my 24 foot van averages like 23mpg even though its fully rigged out and weighed down.

I couldn't agree more, off roading departure angles are better without the extended, so is towing, but honestly if you are towing anything the shorter one is likely a whole lot easier, better for off roading as well. I do suggest most people get a shorter one if they dont need all that room, they drive way better. Also, is this Bert Wilson from Clovis CA?

well, 2008 and 2009 might be the best years for new owners, upgraded wiring harness from 07 etcetera, I talk a bit about how some people misguidedly thing the 2004 to 2006 are the best years ever but thats later on.

Whelp, I guess I messed up that detail.

Very welcome! , your name suggests you own a Westfalia sprinter, is that the case?

I had a 1984 VW Westy. I restored it. But parts quality because terrible

@@kayakwesty I hear those are the vans to turn electric given they have simple manual transmission? ever thought about an electric conversion?

Yep, I have a blackout grill on my 2007, it really does make a difference.

That’s a pretty great deal. Did it get all the recall stuff done?

Thanks Jim. Glad you are finding the videos informative

Super tough to show getting the belt on with the everything in place. Tried filming it half a dozen times. Let me know if u would watch that video

@sprinterfix of course you helped me discover O'Reilly sold me the wrong belt for 2011 3.0 .thanks again

haha. Ohh boi. Well I’m glad that video helped at least one person

@sprinterfix I bet you'd get lots of views if you did an emergency roadside serpentine belt replacement. I watched numerous videos and all of them showed with motor out of the sprinter.

that sounds like it could work if you already have a good approximation of where tour leak is, might be tough to spray down everything though, were you able to hold pressure?

@sprinterfix so far so good it was leaking mostly at cold hose but you're right with the smoke test would be better

My family owned these vans growing up in eastern europe. Technically they were the older diesel mercedes and not yet called sprinters. I worked in a transmission/mechanic shop for a couple years. worked at a machine shop rebuilding engines for a stint. been fixing these vans myself for a little over 10 years. Have a bit of programming knowledge. how can I help?

@sprinterfix I own 2 sprinters, 05 and 03 . I'm just glad to have found you and your channel, would like to ask you at a later date about my 03, no start problem, thank you and welcome, best wishes on your chanel

@@mikejohnson7768 Thank You Mike

thanks bud, glad you found it useful

I certainly could, It's kinda one of the few things I know a whole lot more about but getting into the technicals doesnt to be too interesting for people. what do you think could be most helpful around scan tools?

Hmm. I hope it is. Could also be some steering fluid. Transmission fluid stinks as well. Best of luck

That clicking sound is usually associated with a very dead battery. Hope it is something simple. Curious about what the real cause is so please keep me updated

@ I haven’t checked the battery voltage, it’s less than 6 months old. The headlights are bright. It wasn’t a clicking noise like the starter. Hopefully the weather holds out and I can tear into this weekend. Thanks again for all the helpful info!

@@95ffd very welcome. keep me updated

Check dpf. Also 100 percent need to ensure u are using original egr. Fake ones break after a week of use. Dpf will prevent turbo from spooling as well

@ copy that. Thanks. So….the cheap part I got on Amazon is worthless? The fact I bought car parts on Amazon tells you how mechanically inclined I really am.

@ welll. Some parts on Amazon are no good. Some are great. I try and pick the good ones to link but if one is suggest is terrible please let me know

@@sprinterfix will do. Thanks again

Haha. Let me update that for ya. Older video. Didn’t realize it was still being watched

Haha. I have about a dozen recordings of doing that which I’ve never posted. Hard to show it with the angles. I do have a belt video about sizing which is quite important. Let me see about uploading an install

@sprinterfix thanks the belt sizing video was priceless. Exactly like you said happened and they sent the wrong 1 for my 2011 3.0 so I found the right one at another store and didn't check the number on the belt and someone put the wrong belt in the right package sleeve. What a nightmare

Haha. Wonderful. Honestly I use the video to remind myself which belts to get when I go to the store cause I forget too haha

@@sprinterfix exactly 💯 got it on in about 30 minutes. Thank you so much

yea, probably check my video out on my discussion of different limp modes. lots of things cause these vans to run bad. sometimes limp mode is a term that is used incorectly

Very welcome

When you say fresh air vents are u referring to the ones that point directly to the driver's face? I have noticed that the AC recirulation turns off after around 15 minutes on my 2007 and 2008, I assumed that was a featrure rather then a bug. Unfortunately I have not delved too deeply into this issue, But it is certainly a video I would watch if you made it :)

do you by chance remember the brand of that aftermarket hose? I have had decent luck with aftermarket hoses but I'd love to know what to avoid.

I see, did it just pop off? was the rubber gasket torn? scary thing to hear if you aren't sure what it is I imagine

Sure, I recorded a smoke test video months ago, just need to find that footage haha

Same here: smoke test!

ditto!

ohh boi, stay tuned, t1n video dropping soon, the good the bad and the ugly. haha, I feel like they are a little bit over rated.

@@sprinterfix Looking forward to that I have owned a T1N in Europe (France) for 22 years now.

@@SlimTortoise ahh wonderful. likely not the 5 cylinder engine no? Here in USA we only have 5 cylinder t1n and they have gotten so scarce they can cost upwards of 20k for ones with decent maintenance. That combined with an ever deminishing supply of used parts makes them a bad purchase for most. the minor convenience of better reliability is heavily countered by their over hypedness. I am sure the european market is better for these vans

@@sprinterfix Hi. It is the 5 cylinder one 2.7 which I have. At the time you had a choice here in Europe 2.7 or 2.1. (You paid extra for the 5 cylinder model, I paid €3000 more) The EGR and maybe a few other things were not fitted at that time, I think the US market had them fitted a few years before they were in Europe. Parts are not a problem here, Although they are shipped from Germany which for me is only 500 Kms away but they are available through all French outlets and good prices too. You don't see as many now on the roads but that is always the case with models that are not made anymore I guess. There seems to be more in the East of Europe. I have done all my servicing and repairs myself not that a lot has gone wrong to be fair, oil has been changed every 5000 Kms with new filters. which I think helps in my view.

@@SlimTortoise Interesting, everyone here prefers the 2.1 litre engine that they put in after 2014 as an option. sounds like you got it newish, I wouldn't suspect that would be such a costly upgrade. I imagine parts in europe are quite abundant. I heard a rumor that theyre still making the t1n vans somewhere in Poland. I do love the design, seems like the newest 2019+ chassis is trying to copy the look of the t1n haha

Absolutely, your secondary compressor is running on the shorter belt. Just use a regular belt that is made for a sprinter without a compressor. They should all be the same size 2007 to 2018

Interesting! the only time I smogged a sprinter in CA was back in 2018, I remember all he did was plug a scanner connected to a big machine and read off the sensor data and ensured there were no codes. unlike my gas vehicle there werent any dyno tests of any sort. May I ask the last year you did a smog test in CA?

Not much need unless u replace the solenoids with blue tops. Check out legit street cars channel. The tcms are plug and play and not serialized to the vehicle the same way the ecu is. So u can order a tuned one if u are running upgrades on your valve body.

Yea. Not sure about that one. Feels pretty well glued on for my but I suppose it could come loose if they right stuff is t used.

Yea. I had one of those. Not terrible. Delphi is better but not worth upgrading if u already have icarsoft.