We dont get the same low temps as you guys. When my old 300D was on its last legs, if I was needing it first thing on a very cold (20F) morning, I used to take the fan heater (2,500 watt household type) out & run it so it blew hot air up under the front of the motor for an hour or so. I then set it up so the motor was sucking the warm air when I was trying to start. It worked a charm. Dont know how it would go for your temps though. Over here we wouldnt get out of bed if it was that cold!!!

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1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket.
1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles
1987 250td 160k miles English import
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles
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