Well said Nate. Caitlin, look at the lower front of the radiator and see if there is a plug there. That is the block heater, if it has one.
When it gets real cold you can plug it in overnight and keep the oil warm.
Chuck
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
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> Caitlin ;
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> If I'm writing too much , say so and I'll stop .
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> Sooner or later , you're going to have a cold no start in New Mexico , the battery will appear to be dead but it'll only be under charged .
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> This is where the voltage regulator comes in : you needn't $pend $50 on a crappy rebuilt alternator that won't charge properly , just buy a $20 Bosch brand # 1 197 311 023 voltage regulator and pop it in whilst parked at the curb and VIOLA ! the lights will be brighter and the car will start easier....
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> BTW : look up " cold starting drill " in the older messages and memorize it or print it out and tuck above the driver's side sun visor ,you're going to need to follow it *exactly* as soon as it gets below 40 ° .
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> -Nate
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