Ok ,not quite arctic,at 26 degrees my old 300cd with 430k needs 2 glow cycles before going for start and wont settle out at idle till i give it a few minutes at 2000rpms to warm her up,finicky 617.Two other cars are close to half the miles and dont show these signs ,the mileage is the reason and will give you an idea about the future that lies ahead for a higher mileage 617 ,a block heater is your friend with an aged car,if not for your engines sake your starters.

I scored 15 gallons and my dad got 22. We're good for a long while. I also still had some Rotella T6 on hand.

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'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

It supposed to be -2 when I leave work today. Should be fun starting the 602.

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82 300SD 145k
89 420SEL 210k
89 560SEL 118k
90 300SE 262k RIP 5/25/2010
90 560SEL 154k
91 300D 2.5 Turbo. 241k
93 190E 3.0 235k
93 300E 195k

Does the 602 handle the cold well? My OM601 doesn't seem to care if its 0F or 80F out....starts without heater in 1-2 rotations in either case...

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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

So far I've not had any problems. I think the coldest I've had to start was in the high single digits.

The only problem I did have was when I only had 3/5 of the glow plugs working. That was a pain to get it to start up..

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82 300SD 145k
89 420SEL 210k
89 560SEL 118k
90 300SE 262k RIP 5/25/2010
90 560SEL 154k
91 300D 2.5 Turbo. 241k
93 190E 3.0 235k
93 300E 195k

The old 71 220d performed wonderful this weekend. Conifer, CO to Glendo, WY and back. Temps ranging from -10 (-25 with windchill) to 45. Love that little Benz. It held the road wonderfully as I saw many another vehicle off the road in WY!

It was -15f in Chicago this morning, and I haven't started my 1983 240D in a week. It started without a block heater, after glowing it 3 times.

Before buying a block heater, you might try loosening the plug in the block first to insure it will come out (passenger side, under intake). I was going to swap the block heater from my old 1985 engine to the replacement engine I installed, but couldn't get the plug out of the later. That was while it was on an engine stand, so easy access. I bought a big allen wrench at Ace (17 mm?), used a cheater bar, and heated the plug and block with a propane torch. I finally gave up after banging on it for 30 minutes. Anyway, I won't need a heater for a long time since >400 psig compression in all cylinders and starts immediately, which isn't too hard here where oranges grow in the backyard.

I've gotten a newer 300TD since the original post, this one has 185k on it rather then 350+, and it comes with a block heater, which I have been using joyfully.

The heat comes so much faster now.

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1982 300TD 300,??? miles, daily driver turned donor
1982 300TD, 184,000 miles, daily driver

Well, with no block heater, and a non-functioning passenger heater at the moment, I won't be testing my Euro TD today.

Happy Motoring, Mark

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-13 F today morning.My 350 sd started without problem.It took a while to worm up.

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I've used the less pricey Amsoil 15W40 Marine Diesel oil for over twenty years in the 617 engines. From New Jersey to Texas and all points in between, it cannot be beat. In cold weather starting conditions, the engine turns over very easily and starts right up. Amsoil 15W40 Marine Diesel oil absorbs any condensation and will extend the life of the motor.

-3 the other day and the 350SDL started right up after 2 glow cycles. (The 350 stumbles on startup even when its warm out and i didn't get a chance go figure out the problem last year) This made for a rumbling start for about a minute but at least everything was running!

I started the Gwagen up in 5 degrees the other week and again, started right up on the first shot.

Both cars have block heaters but i have yet to use them this season. HOWEVER I know for a fact that the only reason i'm not having trouble is that I finally wised up and put in a lighter weight winter oil for the first time....last year was the last straw (scroll to bottom)

Mongolian Block Heaters

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

It was 5*F overnight. My SDL started like it was 70* out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZiZ1CcxHMg

I use 5w40 oil.

-J

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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket

Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states!
Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels.
2014 Cadillac ELR
2013 Fiat 500E.