2005 DODGE SPRINTER fuel consumption

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 53
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Engine Oil ConsumptionWhen the engine has passed the break-in period, oil
consumption may reach 0.5 % of the fuel consumption
recorded in actual operating circumstances. In isolated
cases and in arduous operating conditions, oil
consumption may increase to 1 % of the fuel
consumption recorded in actual operating
circumstances.
Engine oil consumption depends on the driving style
adopted and the operating conditions. It can only be
judged after the engine has passed the break-in period.
SAFETY TIPS Check the vehicle’s lights and the general condition
of the vehicle before each trip.
 Keep tires at the recommended inflation pressure.
 All occupants should fasten their seat belts before each trip.
 Driving in an environmentally responsible manner will reduce noise, fuel consumption and exhaust
emissions.
 Allow the engine to warm up under low load use.
 Avoid unnecessarily hard acceleration, driving with the throttle fully open, and carrying loads not
specifically needed on the journey.
 Stop the engine during lengthy waiting periods, for example at traffic lights.
 Remove ancillary parts, such as wind deflectors and roof racks, as soon as they are no longer needed.

176 STARTING AND OPERATINGThe vehicle’s safety on the road depends to a great
extent on tire condition and correct tire pressure.
If tire pressures are too high or too low, handling
characteristics will be adversely affected and fuel
consumption and tire wear will increase. Check tire
pressures regularly (each time the vehicle is refueled).
Check tire pressures (including the spare wheel) with
the tires cold. The pressure difference between the tires
on a single axle should not exceed 1.5 psi (10 kPa). If
tire pressure in individual tires is too low: check the
valves, wheels and tires for signs of leaks.
After a period of fast driving, or in hot weather, tire
pressures can increase by as much as 14.5 psi (100 kPa).
Never release air from a warm tire or else the tire
pressure will be too low. NOTE:
Tire pressure changes by about 1.5 psi (10 kPa)
for every 18
°F (+10
°C) change in air temperature. For
this reason, do not release pressure from tires when
they are warm.
Remember to allow for this when checking tire
pressures indoors, particularly in winter.
Example:
Room temperature: about 68
°F (+20
°C)
Outside temperature: about 32
°F (0
°C)
Required tire pressure, specified tire pressure 3 psi
(20 kPa).
Information on tires can be obtained from any
authorized Sprinter Dealer.
WARNING!
Correct the tire pressures before loading the
vehicle fully. If the tire pressure is too low driving
safety and tire mileage are decreased.

INDEX 281
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Engine Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Engine Control Unit Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Engine Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Engine Oil Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Engine Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221Indicator in Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Engine Oil Level - Display in Instrument Cluster . 112
Engine Oil Level Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Engine Oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Engine oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Engine Speed, Maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Engine, Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Exhaust Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Exhaust Gas, Inhalation of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54, 192FFax Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Fire Extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Fog Lamp Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Folding Seat at Partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Fording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Front Seat Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Fuel Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Fuel Filter with Water Separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Fuel Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Bleeding the Diesel Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Diesel Fuels for Use at Ve ry Low Temperatures 180
Draining Fuel Filter with Water Separator . . . . . 184
Fuel Filter with Water Separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Fuel Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Fuse and Relay Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Fuse, Relay, and Diode Assignments - Optional
Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Fuses, Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
GGear Selector Lever Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Lockable Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86HHazard Warning Flasher Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Head Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62