Sprinter Van Tips and Tricks Part 2

[@accountingstepbystep2229]

Great, informative video! Thank you for the insight and for the fantastic Sprinter parts and accessories you stock!

[@ArlineVinson]

Thank you. Always learning! You explain your topic/subject very well. Glad you’re in Phoenix area. Im in Yuma and looking forward to owning a Sprinter. I’ll come to you first to learn more and to purchase. 🙏🏻🌺

[@blondeblue3085]

As a single woman and owner of a 2023 AWD 144, I can’t thank you enough for the tip videos. After watching, I went outside and put DEF in it for the first time LIKE A PRO💪🏼. Now if only someone could clue me on the location of the dip stick tube/gizmo, that would make my world. It’s gotta be there somewhere! Thanks for all the tips and I’d love to see a required tool set video.

[@Spare_Mag_Mike]

Sorry to break it to you but there is no physical dipstick for oil level in the 23 AWD. The older models have a retrofit kit but on the newer awd engine there is not a way to do it. If i'm wrong prove it and i'll buy it on site cause I do not trust the digital oil level.

[@blondeblue3085]

⁠​⁠@@Spare_Mag_MikeI believe you and am also a “ I don’t trust the digi reader” club member. When I have my ‘23 in for service someday I’ll grill the service department. A girl can hope🦄

[@mtnride4930]

The 23 does not have the plug in the hole like the 2019's? Retrofit? all I did was buy a dipstick.@@Spare_Mag_Mike

[@Spare_Mag_Mike]

@@mtnride4930 nope. No hole for dipstick available… afik. Maybe someone found some type of work around but not that I’ve seen.

[@bj231bj]

Well done video!!! I really like to watch your videos!!! Thank you for taking the time to make this type of content!!!!

[@trentdavey779]

AWESOME. Please do the tool kit video.. I probably am carrying too much and missing something crucial.

[@terryl5878]

Thank you for taking the time to do these videos!

[@larrygregerson5160]

Another excellent video as me and my Sprinter get to know each other. Thanks!

[@eskim1018]

Great tips and it was a good reminder for me that I still need to order my ladder and spare talon

[@boxster1970]

Great tips for any Sprinter owner.

[@Andy-ec9yn]

Thanks so much for the jack tip (watched that one you did a few years back that included the orange pad which I picked up)! I never thought of testing out the jack to see if it works but will do tomorrow. Also, I had researched where the jack points are and want to practice in my driveway, but would love to see a video on jacking one of these lifted vans up. BTW, everything I had bought/installed by Owl in SoCal has been problem free and very happy with it all. And I had a lot done.

[@mtnride4930]

Just got crown lug nuts from Agile as I have a 16" stock sprinter wheel for a spare. Did not feel like spending big money for a wheel and I now have a 17 and 19 mm socket. Great video never thought about this till I saw the video.

[@owloffroad]

Glad it helped!

[@tahosrfr]

I enjoy these tips videos, keep em coming

[@RustyOpel]

Bought a 2024 Pleasure Way Ascent TS on the 2500 chassis late January; already ordered the hood struts from you and awesome tip on the bib idea! I'll also stress do NOT use a hitch ball for a snatch!!! I saw someone do that at Fort Fisher rec area - it snapped off, flew straight back and into the windshield of the disabled Jeep. Thankfully rather than penetrating the glass it caromed off and went straight up in the air for an impressive distance.

[@RustyOpel]

Got the strut kit today and I was seriously impressed by the care and thought put into the packaging! Even had the Owl logo facing up in the package; little details matter. The van is at M-B for some warranty problems otherwise I would have installed them but I'm quite confident they will do quite well. Also saw the short on being in M-B dealers now - Congrats!

[@rebeccawolfe1727]

I always carry a couple extra lug bolts. They’re easy to lose in mud and snow

[@CloudTree4X4]

Thank you for the really useful tips.👍

[@rlud9248]

Always very helpful as usual!! Thanks!!

[@smallg327]

Thank you for many good helpful tips and suggestions: big help for our first trip. Currently building (for 1.5 years so far) a 170 AWD camper. Will have with factory wheels and (winter) tires. Does the factory supplied jack have sufficient extension to do a tire change? Maybe carrying blocks is necessary…

[@colesadventures8727]

Good stuff John at OWL

[@stuartlouie5960]

Great info!

[@Mister_Raphy]

Thx a lot for this video, I found by luck with KZbin suggestion. Great tips

[@ThisOldManTiger]

Thank you for videos like this.. great stuff

[@brandiniadventures]

Awesome. Thanks John

[@mooneyman13]

Good tips John. Thanks

[@headinghome1644]

I like the Mercedes Partner jacket. Sweet!

[@sturber]

Very helpful video! Is that small driver's side window an aftermarket install? I'm looking at a smaller window for my new windowless Sprinter.

[@DarrenOverby]

Thanks, John. I saw another video about a diesel lockout filler door and I though they made a mistake. Now I see you saying the same thing so I'm officially confused. A US diesel nozzle has a larger outside diameter of 15/16" (23.8125mm) and a US unleaded Gasoline Nozzle has outside diameter of 13/16" (20.6375mm). I've never seen a diesel filler neck with a lockout gate and my Sprinter has never had one. I've always thought you can misfuel gasoline into a diesel tank because the gasoline nozzle is smaller (diesel folks just have to know and be careful). But (presumably because these are more gasoline folks than diesel) but you CAN'T fit a diesel nozzle into a gasoline tank because gasoline cars always have a misfueling lockout gate. I've also been told by the smog guy that the lack of a lockout gate is an automatic fail. Hopefully this rule not apply to diesel fillers, because mine would fail. It will even fit the big boy truck stop nozzles and I like it that way.

[@blackwell1384]

I watched this, and noticed that the van in the video has a red diesel cap, as does mine. My sprinter is a German built 2019 4x4 that I purchased new. I went out and checked my filler which is the row fill pipe he shows, my good, but why?

[@Arizonatravelboywonder]

Great info . Thanks for informing us

[@larryheiny5287]

Great tips. Thanks. I keep looking for the Hummer jack but theyre very hard to find these days....Which Jack did you get?

[@govconlearning]

Great video ty we just brought a 2500 sprinter 2019. 😮

[@martymerkler5472]

Great videos.

[@Vanlifer-b1r]

Loving the hoods over the bonnet air intakes. Where can I buy these from please? Any ideas folks?

[@owloffroad]

They will be up on our site next week

[@willofthemaker]

Great tips. Is that some new attachment points on the explorer ladder i see?

[@iskosalminen]

What are those hood air intake scoops? I've never seen them on a Sprinter

[@waynegreenway5445]

Good video John! I saw a snippet of a modified drink holder assembly. Any closeups of that available? Thanks! Wayne

[@DirtSickle1]

Loving the Biden sticker on the fuel door. Just gained a follower here!

[@burgeno]

I really appreciate these videos that you create, so thank you. I have a question regarding oversized rim and tire combinations. How oversized can you go and still use the stock spare tire mounting location under the garage? Thanks again.

[@owloffroad]

265 is the biggest you can put in the stock spare tire basket. That said, we have a vide on why if you go offroad you should not keep a tire under your van

[@CallingFromYahuah1dec2017]

Thank you a lot i was thinking what and how i can prepare myself with the wheels and the jack and i found your video.Great...Be blessed to be a blessing in Yeshuas, Jesus Mighty Name Amen!!!

[@Vanlifer-b1r]

Loving the hoods over the bonnet air intakes. Where can I buy these from please? Any ideas folks? Thank you.

[@rickslowicki901]

These tips and tricks videos have been very helpful. I have a 2021 2500 with low miles, and the automatic sliding door stops sliding unless i hold the inside door button, or the outside handle. Any suggestions to correct this issue?

[@owloffroad]

You have to hold the button until it opens all the way and then hold the button until it closes all the way. Then it should reset. Things assuming it isn’t hitting anything during its path

[@rickslowicki901]

@@owloffroad that worked, you guys are the best!

[@danpetersen1596]

Great tips! What is the LED light bar on the Pismo bumper?

[@Vanlifer-b1r]

Loving the hoods on the bonnet air vents. Where can I purchase these. Please advise. Thank you.

[@Spare_Mag_Mike]

I like the lil hood vent ram scoops.

[@berniedmj1]

You should try using the insta360 3x action camera to record yourself. That way when you edit, you can make sure the viewers can see what you’re talking about. I couldn’t see what you were doing with that flathead screw driver on the lockout door. And if you want to make sure we can hear you loud & clear, then use a Bluetooth mic. Just push record and do your thing without worrying if you’re getting the shot. You choose the angle when you’re editing your footage/clips.

[@SonofDarnell]

BRO I thought I was the only one to notice about the handles at gas stations but the ones here in the Florida panhandle are so disgusting for some reason they are all swimming in diesel 😢5 minute hand wash after that. Gloves are great idea❤

[@charliefast6365]

I may be crazy but I always do a sniff test on the fuel nozzle after pumping a half gallon. In a hundred fills I have smelled gas fumes twice, stopped filling and went to another station. In one case found out later the fuel truck driver had messed up.

[@Vanlifer-b1r]

Loving the hoods over the bonnet air intakes. Where can I buy these from please? Any ideas folks? 11:02

[@biscutwhisper7763]

John, really appreciate the info ?? I have an onboard ARB, where are the fuses?

[@horizon42q]

Good stuff

[@vik351]

Hi John vik from down under OZ ,love your goods, got the side steps for my 519 4x4 2020 LWB and figured get the Pismo as well , all fitted ,no worries there mate , but I bought a Ultra 1200 winch before I got the Pismo and it has a twist and lift clutch and I tried this way ,that way but ya cant lift the clutch once fitted, so will sell it. Now what do you recommend I fit mate ? Thanks ...

[@owloffroad]

Glad to see our gear down under! Sorry you’re having problems fitting your winch. It is a very tight winch basket. We have fit the Warn 12,000 evo, Superwinch 12k and the Smitty hilt 12k. Not sure which units are available in Australia

[@vik351]

OK , will look em up ,Smitty hilt looks interesting :-o ... @@owloffroad

[@mattnewman8103]

Thank you

[@dave207734]

What are you planning/ developing for the area infront of the mirrors?

[@maxheadroom8888]

Thanks

[@bernardtown5937]

Where do you get the elbow pads on the doors? I did check your site. Thanks

[@owloffroad]

From Canyon Adventure Vans. Not sure if they still make them

[@bernardtown5937]

@@owloffroad 👍👍

[@chriswalker1255]

Hi need to know how to reset my pressure monitor light on my 2022 Benz sprinter van

[@RamSlow]

Lights on the hood vent! You need a video on that.

[@owloffroad]

Coming soon!

[@peggykeegan6826]

Also, how is that iPad being held up?

[@ericstrong54]

Is there an Owl branded bib in our future?

[@dkmama62]

How do i deal with drivers Seat that is stuck in sideways position…..

[@lindakrusyna7275]

Thumbs up!

[@daxmonster3429]

A bib? The oem stock jack is actually pretty stout. Surprised you had an issue. You should speak with MBUSA about that.

[@idostuff-nf9pc]

Probably a customer van.. What kind of antenna is that on the passenger side? Looks like a ham radio antenna. I'd love to know more specifics if you can share my post with the owner.

[@TonyPhillips-jy7ev]

I’m waiting for Mercedes vans to implement swing doors old school not a slide door that would be an epic selling point for me …. Barn doors on a sprinter open up more storage and able get same bump outs both sides !!!

[@joshfriedman1170]

Can you share a link to the Jack you mentioned. The stock ones are clearly useless with big tires and lifts. Unsure of which to get. Thank you.

[@owloffroad]

overlandaddict.com/products/safe-jack-bottle-jack-recovery-kit-with-6-ton-bottle-jack?variant=41543861665959&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzafMrLOyhAMV7C-tBh2hbAPVEAQYASABEgLvwfD_BwE

[@joshfriedman1170]

Gracie Mille!

[@TonyPhillips-jy7ev]

Coconut oil work in a pinch on squeaky items

[@ifly64s]

DEF( Diesel Exhaust Fluid). DEF Fluid, (Diesel Exhaust Fluid Fluid). LOL. Love your products but I had to do it.

[@owloffroad]

Yep, you got us. Just like "VIN Number!" :)

[@JaimetheNomad]

I always get DEF at truck stops, then whether I need 4 gallons or 0.5 gallons I’m good to go and just get what I need

[@krow272]

...and about half the price of the Blue DEF jugs

[@JaimetheNomad]

@@krow272 yup! It’s a win-win all around!

[@GianniSeghers]

The original jack needs a bit of load to fully extend… it‘s not broken from factory 😜

[@michaelfitzgerald7694]

ON ON !!

[@peggykeegan6826]

How does one disconnect that center speaker?

[@owloffroad]

You can just use a plastic panel popper or even a credit card and pop the speaker up and take of the wires

[@govconlearning]

What is def fuild and what is it for,

[@owloffroad]

Emissions regulations. It’s urea

[@ellerybice3787]

All the emissions and related complications that come with modern diesel engines, keeps me from far far away. Buying a sprinter with a bad engine, and replacing it with an engine of tried and true one is the way I would go. perhaps a GM 4.3 v-6 Or a Toyota v-6 or small v-8.

[@AGreatImage]

DEF just seems like such a faulty system just waiting to fail… and expensively!

[@porkrind3512]

You do realize the tip of the "drizzle 3000" fits inside the DEF tank opening, right ??? Put it in there and listen as you pour ---- no drips Do not buy diesel at truck stops. Most are bio-diesel. You do not want to burn bio-diesel in a sprinter.

[@sanfordzeitz9077]

Thanks, John for the tips! Do you think there is any real benefit in using the more expensive Platinum Blue DEF, which allegedly doesn’t crystallize like regular DEF?

[@owloffroad]

Just use the cheap stuff

[@camrodger8638]

Walmart Supertech brand. $9.99.

[@7yorks]

You can fill DEF at truck stops and newer gas stations. I've never filled from a box. Too much waste.

[@ROLYATATAK]

Only use mercedes Benz DEF because they will not cover you if something goes wrong on a new sprinter

[@mtnride4930]

I checked with my MB service manager not true.

[@chandlercrewdson5017]

bro just get someone to hold the camera for you

[@Vanlifer-b1r]

Loving the hoods over the bonnet air intakes. Where can I buy these from please? Any ideas folks?

[@Vanlifer-b1r]

Loving the hoods over the bonnet air intakes. Where can I buy these from please? Any ideas folks?