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Originally Posted by kerry
Lower radiator hose heaters are good.
However, the MB instructions are clear, you don't want to crank the engine in short bursts. You should keep cranking it until the engine starts or the battery is dead. Multiple short bursts are counterproductive to starting in very cold temperatures.
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You don't want to fry the starter though. I crank for 10 seconds at a time, then glow again a few times.
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1983 240D 3.0T 4-speed manual, now sold
1989 Subaru GL Wagon 5-speed Touring Edition