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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton
This guarantees that they won't make it one season...........
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Well if Bosch didn't fail the first time I never would have had to try the Autolites. I'm trying Bosch again, maybe I got a bad batch the first time.
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Originally Posted by Biodiesel300TD
They burn out in the winter because this is when you use them the most. Maybe 2 or even 3 full glow cycles every morning if you've got low compression and it's good and cold. Versus the quick 15 second glow in the summer. A block heater will reduce the need for low glow cycles, which will prolong the GP life.
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Fortunately I have good compression. I'm gonna fix the block heater next. Note: a cheap hair dryer thrown under the hood with a blanket over the hood and grill makes a good substitute for a block heater
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