Basic Diesel emergency kit....?
 

Besides what comes with the car what do you think every Diesel owner should have in the trunk at all times?


I have...

2 quarts of Mobil one
extra fuel filter
small air compressor
Can of "fix a flat"
box of tools
road flares
bottle of "Red Line Diesel additive"
Duct tape
some wire
some rope
shop rags
shake to charge flash light

What is missing?
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How about some water/coolant pre mixed?

Both fuel filters?
Spare voltage regulator brushes
End of the injector return line, the one with the plug in the end
Spare glow plug relay fuse
Some cooking oil for emergency fuel
Spare belt(s)

Just remember, the more you have, the less you're likely to need it. :)

Len

Do you guys have room for anything else in your trunk? :D

I have:

small tool box
Alt/PS belt
both fuel filters
flares
fix-a-flat
jumper cables
extension cord (for block heater)
usually a quart of oil
tire chains (in winter)
some assorted vacuum hose and fittings
usually a jug of Power Service
spare fuses
a couple of light bulbs
usually one or two glow plugs

Unless you do a lot of driving in the desert southwest, then you would be better with plain water. (In case you become stranded and need to drink it.);)

compact toolkit in USAF mechanic's bag
fuel jerrycan
American Red Cross emergency survival/first aid kit(includes flashlight)
two sets of fuel filters
a quart of oil
work gloves
parka
grab bag of spare vacuum connectors and spare lengths of hard line
forgot duct tape and bailing wire

Basic Diesel emergency kit....?
 

I like a large piece of cardboard folded once and under the other stuff. If you have to get underneath the car in small gravel, it is a lot more comfortable and helps preserve your clothes.
And although I never use them at home, one of those disposable plastic coveralls rolls up small and doubles for an extra layer of clothes should you break down in really cold weather.
Alberta Luthier

Can of starting fluid.

Enough tools to fix almost anything. I carry enough tools in two 30 cal ammo boves.

P E H

Maybe make this thread a "Sticky"
 

I would add, to the above,

a funnel, bottle of Power steering and Transmission fluid, couple of pairs of disposable plastic gloves, plastic ice scraper for winter, an old towel, a few road flares, (always ask a Highway Patrolman for a couple if yoiu ever get pulled over! He has LOTS of them in his cruiser), and the Warndreiech (Mercedes Benz detachable reflective warning triangle REQUIRED in Germany but not in USA) and a good Tire pressure gauge, a fire extinguisher,

small bottle of water and a few kleenex, for emergency removal of bird droppings- they can ruin paint REAL quick

and , a AAA emergency road service card with the LONG DISTANCE (up to 100 miles) towing option.


Jim

CB radio and makarov 9mm in the glove compartment. Tools, fluids, belts - also fishing tackle and 1/2 gallon whiskey in the trunk.

Hmm....I have a 1999 e-300...and only one extra fuel filter...where is the second one?

You've got a prefilter and a spin on filter wihtin a couple of inches of each other. You also must have a new O ring for the prefilter.

Len

Since im running veggie i carry 3 spare fuel filters!
$20 tool box from walmart
powerservice diesel kleen for filling the fuel filters
2 quarts of ELF german oil
pack of fuses
wire

fuel filters
oil filter/gaskets
water pump/gasket
AAA plus

(followed and preceeded by SEVERAL suggestions)


How about a Unimog to carry all of this? :lol: