On Mar 2, 2006, at 10:13 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote:
I used to start my 1977 300D without a heater. My record is 14F above
freezing with conventional 15W40 diesel oil. My secret? I used to
keep a
battery charger on the battery. If choosing between the two, a warm
battery
is more valuable than a warm block. The glow plugs will take the
same hit
from the battery regardless and extreme cold saps most of your
battery's
energy.
Thanks,
Bring your charger and dino oil up here where you can really give it
a run for your money. 14F, childs play!! That's about where I switch
to long sleeves. Make sure you top off exit 15 or further North so
you get enough kero into her.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
