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Old 01-21-2019, 07:06 PM
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#1, drain the oil and fill with cheapest diesel 5w40 synthetic. Around me, wallyworld has deload syn 5w40 for about 20.00 a gallon...

Next FULLY charge the battery.

Then remember, ya need to wait for the glow plugs to click off before trying to start, it's about 45 seconds on pre86 cars.
In very cold weather, below 15F, a second glow cycle can make an easy start...

Of course... bio can make an issue, but B20 shouldn't cause any harm above -15... a can of white bottle power service will safely treat a tank of B20 to handle down to around -15... if you happen to have summer blend in the tank.

Get an old fashioned incandescent bulb equipped lamp and set it on the injection pump plugged in overnight to help, if your block heater isnt working...
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