I have been using a blow drier under the hood and coleman dual fuel camp stove under the oil pan(perfect height) to help start my 240d on these cold mornings. (New glow plugs and reamer on the way!!!). I tried the lower radiator hose heaters, but after buying two bad units I am done with them...ordered a OEM style block heater, but for the mean time the blow drier and camp stove will have to do.

Be sure to use some kind of additive to prevent gelling when you fill you tanks...do not rely on the stations winter blends not to gel!!! You are better off filling up at your local truck stop to be sure you are getting the best fuel. As mentioned above, Power Service works great if your fuel does gel.

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1981 240D