Here on the west coast, Monterey Bay area our winters are not too bad. I usually wait until the relay clunks and then start.
Once in a while Dec thru Feb the coldest part of winter it can get down to 30 and the high 20`s. I might use the block heater to help the starter, and still glow once until the relay clunks.

In the warmer times of the year I usually start after the light goes out. most times after it has warmed up and has sat for an hour or so it starts w/o any glow.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

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