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Dodge Sprinters have a Mercedes 2.7L 5 cylinder Diesel engine and we have sold a billion of them. Many have bought the 158" 2500 and loaded are getting over 22 mpg. empty close to 30. They have a 5000 lb towing cap with coolers etc. If you get one with Traction Control and Anti-slip and put some good tires on, there won't be many places you can't go. If you live in a real Cold area, be sure to get the dual batteries.
For a rugged, 4X4 truck that won't kill you and give you towing cap that you need and ruggedness you demand, look at the Dodge Dakota, it isn't a truck for just Dump Runs. It will work and work HARD unlike the imports and smaller trucks. It isn't as BIG as the 1/2 tons but bigger than the S-10s and Rangers. Mileage" well if you work it you will get working mpg. usually about 13 to 15. Empty, 19 mpg. Keep the RPMs down and the MPH up for the BEST results.
I would also suggest running NGK V-Notch Spark plugs, they Generate MORE spark and will increase HP. I use them in My Snowmobiles and they don't foul as easily and my truck doesn't need to be downshifted two gears coming up the mtn and there is more power. I have also used Slick 50 every 50,000 miles and Mobil Sythnetic oil or a Good Pennsylvania Grade oil. I have over 320,000 miles on it now and it is still working. Of course it is a 318.
You buy a Touring Suspension vehicle that gives you a lovely ride and you will kill it when you need to get work out of it.
Good Luck

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