PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - Wide-open throttle + cold engine = bad idea?

JHZR2 · #11 09-22-2010, 01:13 AM

Diesel generators are often idled or very lowly loaded until the oil gets up to temp. I'm not a fan of idling to warm up, but rather taking it as slow and easy for as long as possible. In that you do not have a turbo, I think you are in better shape when it comes to getting on it earlier, but I'm still not a fan and it is bad for the engine. Given your situation, I'd fast idle the car for 30 sec first, then take as circuitous a route to this onramp as is practical. Get the juices flowing.

IMO you're a good candidate for a block heater... Which will help a bit.