I just read something in a thread that suggested that it might be possible to bump-start (pulling, pushing, rolling down hill, etc) a MB with auto trans. Is this true. I've always had manual gearboxes, and it was one of the things that I liked about them. Particularly up here in the frozen north.
While I'm asking dumb questiions about Otto-matics, what's recommended for tow-barring one? Is it actually necessary?
Thanks
seo

You can indeed tow start the Otto's. Check the owners manual. As I recall it is mentioned there.

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87 TDT 286k
87 SDL 195k
83 SD 202k
83 SD 201k
83 D 286k
02 R1150RT 32K
00 122HP FLSTF
07 KTM 250SX

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With north american big boat,ou can go 30 mph and put into drive.
But dont try this until you have read the manual first.

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Please add your car data (1982 300d) to your help request posts , many members have turned off signatures due to slow dial up.


Answer to your questions:

#1. Yes, you can push or pull start many Mercedes Benz automatic transmission vehicles, you may not want to try this if the transmission has performance issues, burnt fluid or extreme high miles.

#2. Flat towing (tow bar) is a BAD idea over more than a couple of miles, trailer or roll back car hauler is the safe way to transport.

#3. The following links should be all the data you will need for diesel winter survival.


You may want to bookmark this one for later need.

Fast navigation Do It Yourself Links
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diy-links-parts-category/146034-fast-navigation-do-yourself-links-post1314064.html

All of these are links from the previous thread.


MB diesel filtration, how it works.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/141211-mb-diesel-filtration-how-works-post1055075.html

fuel filter change
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/112664-fuel-filter-change-post824006.html

Diesel filters, no tank strainers please.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/140349-diesel-filters-no-tank-strainers-please-post1046422.html?posted=1

I'm baffled and at wit's end!?!?!?!?!
I'm baffled and at wit's end!?!?!?!?!

Algae/Fungus fixation...
Algae/Fungus fixation...

Braided fuel lines weep. 1984 300TD turbo
Braided fuel lines weep. 1984 300TD turbo

240D fuel tank removal and cleaning
Good for any W123 sedan.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/92826-240d-fuel-tank-removal-cleaning-post813925.html

Check out this fuel pickup screen
Check out this fuel pickup screen

300SD Fuel Filter Replacement Instructions
300SD Fuel Filter Replacement Instructions

Biobor, what is it, why do I need it???
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/105304-biobor-what-why-do-i-need-post723857.html

Filters, Fungus, Biocide, etc.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/115952-filters-fungus-biocide-etc-post823378.html

Algae Clogged Filter Pic StarTron WORKS !
Algae Clogged Filter Pic StarTron WORKS !

Cooling System:
Cooling System:

Battery Safety
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/141479-battery-safety-post1057827.html

Starter health is important to your diesel!!!
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/107318-starter-health-important-your-diesel-post739798.html

Battery selection / Charging System / jump starting / cold weather battery issues
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/141516-battery-selection-charging-system-jump-starting-cold-weather-battery-issues-post1058189.html

Testing old style glow plugs, Help Please!
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/106447-testing-old-style-glow-plugs-help-please-post732496.html

Glow plug testing.
Glow Plug Testing?

Symptom of 1 or 2 bad glowplugs...
Symptom of 1 or 2 bad glowplugs...

Don't always trust your glow plug indicator light!
Don't always trust your glow plug indicator light!

Glow Plug Relay
Glow Plug Relay

Glow plugs link thread
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/137732-glow-plugs-link-thread-post1019018.html

Replacing Glow Plugs
http://mbdieseldiy.tripod.com/glowplugs.htm

glow plug conversion kit thread links
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diy-links-parts-category/151959-glow-plug-conversion-kit-thread-links-post1155675.html

"Alternator" 115 Amp Bosch AL129X works in 123s!
"Alternator" 115 Amp Bosch AL129X works in 123s!

Pictorial on Installing the Voltage Regulator
Pictorial on Installing the Voltage Regulator

Gear reduction starter for W126 diesel?
Gear reduction starter for W126 diesel?

Generic advice/information:

Diesel fuel content
Diesel fuel content

Where can I find the Mother of all Jumper Cables?
Where can I find the Mother of all Jumper Cables?

Battery for your Diesel
Battery for your Diesel

mityvac, MB diesel owners hero.
mityvac, MB diesel owners hero.

The compulsion to "Over Repair"
The compulsion to "Over Repair"

Could I ever recover what I've spent?
Could I ever recover what I've spent?

Cold weather starting links
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/137674-cold-weather-starting-links-post1018529.html