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Old 01-14-2011, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by vstech View Post
MB recommends against it, it will cause soot buildup in the combustion chamber, and can cause the glow plugs to fail early. a good italian tuneup should be implemented if you regularly let it idle a long time.
What's the reason for the early glow plug failure? The extra soot?
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