Basic Diesel emergency kit....?

[richard u]

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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[Ben12345]

How about some water/coolant pre mixed?

[sokoloff]

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?

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

[richard u]

Originally Posted by sokoloff

Both fuel filters?

Len

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

[sokoloff]

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

[greasybenz]

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

[Wes Bender]

Originally Posted by Ben12345

How about some water/coolant pre mixed?

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.)

[d.delano]

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

[Alberta Luthier]

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

[P.E.Haiges]

Can of starting fluid.

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

P E H

[Panzermann]

Originally Posted by Wes Bender

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.)

Haven't you ever set up a solar still? That would be a way to make drinking water from the coolant/water mix. Just need to add plastic trash bags to the mix of things in the trunk.

[H-townbenzoboy]

Right now, "emergency items" that I have are some rubber vacuum tubing, golf tees (to temporarily plug vacuum lines going to troublesome elements), trunk mounted warning triangle, two inline fuel filters, coolant, power steering fluid, windsheild washer fluid, funnel, microfiber towels, kneepads in case I have to kneel on some rough ground while making a repair (yes, teens can have bad knees too) and a toolkit.

What I NEED is: a quart of ATF and motor oil, and perhaps some spare belts.

I also have AAA, which needs to be upgraded to AAA Plus if I plan to do more highway driving that takes me further from town.

[PanzerSD]

Originally Posted by Wes Bender

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.)

Good point!

[jbach36]

Ok, from reading this, it sounds like what we really need to carry with us, is a spare car. I'm new to the diesel arena. Why carry all these extra things?

jeff
1991 300d, 90k