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Old 10-05-2007, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ajrn View Post
....I've found WD-40 to be a better starting fluid for diesels.. I carry a can in my car at all times, in the winter..

..oh, and I think you meant "ether"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diethyl_ether

For the record, ether kills maggots dead.. Don't ask me how I know..

AJ RN
i would not suggest using a starting fluid of any type, allthough WD-40 is the best kind of fluid to use if you are going to use it. instead of highly flameable either, it uses Propane.
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