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Old 03-15-2011, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by mbzak View Post
The manual on my 300TD says start it and don't touch the accelerator until it's up to normal temp.
could you photograph that section of your owner's manual and post a pic?
I've never read anything in any MB literature that recommends idling the car.
most advice I've read says to start the car, let the oil pressure stabilize and go. don't use HEAVY acceleration before it's up to operating temp, but Idling is bad.
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