I've never had any trouble with any of the diesel cars that have spent some years here (Denver, CO, area). Both of my diesel MB's came from much warmer climes (Las Vegas and San Diego).
Two summers ago I went down to the Dallas area (Bedford, I think it was...) and towed back a diesel-powered Winnebago LeSharo mini motorhome. It had sat down there since '05. After I got it here, I fired it up and drove it around for couple of weeks. It seemed to be OK. Then, it spent most of the past two winters on jackstands waiting for new brake rotors. I finally put it back together in May, and tried driving it, but it kept losing power, like from a lack of fuel, even though there was plenty in the tank. It got to where it wouldn't go at all, so I parked it and haven't touched it. I haven't yet confirmed it, but, I'm guessing there was some black stuff in the tank that died in the cold, and made it's way into the lines and filters. I plan on pulling the tank soon, and doing a thorough cleaning.
Mark in Lakewood, CO
From: "max_stemple" <jasperezra@gmail.com>
To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 6:12:53 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] crud, alge , smudge
From: "max_stemple" <jasperezra@gmail.com>
To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 6:12:53 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] crud, alge , smudge
So to re-ask the question-- Has anyone living in the north where it freezes up hard in winter ever had any fuel problems of the black crud type stuff? I am trying to figure out if this is a warm southland issue. I still have not started the generator with the 5 year old fuel or I have not driven my Mercedes yet, but I will soon. Still, I have 2- 240's with no leaks or broken mounts or anything for sale. Both run like screaming meanies. Guess I should list them somewheres. Max
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