On Mar 10, 2006, at 2:38 PM, Richard Barnaby wrote:
OK, fine, just after you experiment, and then KNOW, why not take it
easy on
the engine?
I just got the 190D this Winter, and there is no block heater in it.
I intend to install it shortly after it arrives. The temps will be
decent from here on in, so it probably won't be used until next winter.
My engines don't suffer, they get plugged in when they need it. I
don't make a sport of it, if that's what you think. I just make sure
they are all up to snuff and will start when things get rough.
It is important, in my present line of work that my car starts
without requiring 110v, as I am frequently in disaster areas where
power is out. I often have to stay in mass shelters with evacuees and
disaster workers of all flavors and power is a precious commodity,
its use is prioritized. Cell phones come before block heaters and
there are many more important needs than that.
I am away from home for 4+ months at times, so my wife's car needs
to be even more reliable than mine.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
