Hello,

87 300TD 0m603 240k

Conditions: 30 degree Fahrenheit; 1/4 tank of fuel; car fully warmed up (95-100c); on the expressway for about 1 hour and then hit some congestion - had just slowed to about 35mph - accelerated but no power, engine stayed on for about 5-10 seconds then cut out completely - coasted to the side of the road waited 20 seconds and started right up and drove home (haven't driven since). Earlier in the day I think I felt it lose power but didn't stall.

The car had just returned from the mechanic who had run diesel purge through it - both straight from bottle and in the tank - there was still some in the tank when the above happened. PO had changed all fuel filters within the last year.

Qs:
1) Any chance this is not fuel related ... i.e. electrical (I'm guessing no)
2) Could use of the Diesel Purge loosened stuff up and then it got caught up in the filters/injectors (but it did start and run right away after stallling).
3) Cold temp (it was below freezing, but not THAT cold) have anything to do with it?

Of course, I'm only looking for generalities here - I know i can't get a definitive answer on my problems (automotive or otherwise - I've got a few teenagers I've got some questions about too). So really my questions are is there any likelyhood it is not fuel related? and have people experienced problems after using Diesel Purge (beyond any problems before) --- (we used the Diesel Purge to cure some cold start smoking issues and just to keep things clean - I haven't had this problem before - but also only driven the car about 500 miles).

Thanks.