Yesterday I was so happy when my 1980 300SD started immediately in sub-freezing temperatures, running B99 biodiesel. I have run my cars year-round on B99 with no problems. This morning the engine cranked and cranked, but wouldn't start! I looked at my prefilter and saw the problem; my B99 had solidified! It was 19 degrees Fahrenheit this morning. I'm going to have to add diesel when it warms up, but I think I still have almost a full tank.

P.S. The aftermarket hose clamps were installed by a previous owner and I haven't had the time to switch to the correct German ones!

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1967 W110 Universal Wagon, Euro, Turbo Diesel, Tail Fins, 4 Speed Manual Column Shift, A/C
1980 W116 300SD Turbo Diesel, DB479 Walnut Brown, Sunroof, Highly Optioned, 350,000+ Miles