So today I tried to start my car on a (cold) engine that sat for 24hrs without glowing first. Needless to say I gave up after 3-5 seconds of cranking. I glowed after that and started fine. So my question is, even in summer, can this situation be expected?

Thanks to all !

Yes. Absolutely normal. I think you could drop mine in the middle of a house fire and still have prolonged crank times without preheating it.

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~Michael S.~
Past cars:

1986 300SDL
1987 300SDL
1982 240D
1982 300SD


Current:

1987 300SDL