That was me. I have driven my car so little that there is surely 20% left in it. It sputters just a bit when I first start, but it runs very well after thaT. But cold weather is setting in and anyone who has set foot in Wisconsin past Nov. 1 knows that we can get well below freezing from then on, even though the next day we need to break out the shorts.A few months ago we were talking about gas in the diesel tank. A member had put some in his and was reporting to the group about the experience. I was going tru my manuals and found a small Mercedes -Benz owners manual-emissions systems and maintenance California version-1980. If my camera worked I would post a pic. Its full of good information and has info about fuel.
On page 23 is a entry about diesel fuel in very cold weather. It states that in cold weather when you cant get winter diesel its best to add kerosene. If you cant get kerosene then add regular grade gasoline up to 30%. Do not use premium gas. Then it goes on to say that even in colder temps of less than-22C/-8F(which is not even that cold, gets colder than hat every winter here) do not exceed 50% supplementary fuels. I think it is saying 30% gasoline or 50% kerosene but not 50% gasoline. Anyway straight from MBZ. Anyone else have this manual? max
Yes, in Wisconsin, we have two kinds of weather, winter and the 4th of July. But also, they can be one day apart.
So, with that said, and you all rolling in the aisles with silence, it might be wise for those of us in colder climes to run our tanks low and begin shopping for the winter mix fuel.
Actually, no need. All of the stations up here switch quietly and without notice. But woe be unto the garage queen if she dare try to start in January after a 3 month rest.
-- Mark L. Bardenwerper, Sr. Technology...responsibly, thoughtfully
Posted by: Mark Bardenwerper <citrogsa@charter.net>
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