I might add:
A good, stock, block heater will get it all done........as long as your fuel
can handle the cold........
as long as it's given enough time to warm things.
I'm sure Ma thought of the frigid temps these cars would be potentially
exposed to, and, sized the heater accordingly.
Good luck,
Henry
----- Original Message -----
From: "BStromsoe" <bstromsoe@yahoo.com>
To: <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2008 8:00 AM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] cold starting
> 1. Park it in a heated garage.
> 2. Put a drop cord with 100 watt bulb under the hood.
> 3. Ask Karl J what they do in the far north where the reindeer frolic.
> 4. Got to be some guys in the Michigan peninsula who have some secrets.
> 5. Keep a gasser for backup.
> 6. Keep a spare charged up battery handy.
> 7. Pray for an early spring.
> 8. Little kerosene in the tank goes a long way.
> 9. Check the bus routes in case you need one.
>
> brian
>
> Victor Granic <victorgranic@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I'm thinking about driving my '85 300TD into the frigid depths of
> Quebec City, Canada during mid-February. I was wondering if anyone
> had any personal experience with starting a vehicle such as mine in
> temperatures around -25C (-15F). I have a block heater installed and
> I plan to use it but I'm not sure if that'll be enough. Any thoughts?
> Would starting fluid help in addition to the block heater being
> plugged in?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Victor
>
>
>
>
>
>
> brian from la verne, ca
>
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