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Old 10-20-2008, 09:23 AM
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winterizing my 300D

i live in the city so a block heater, etc. is not an option. i've been told that there are things i can do to help "winterize" my diesel vehicle such as special oil, etc. can anyone give me the basic rundown of how to take care of my car during the cold months? (and ensure she'll start!) any info would be much appreciated...thanks

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Old 10-20-2008, 09:26 AM
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Use synthetic 5W-40 oil all year round, adjust your valves and check all your glowplugs for proper operation.
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Old 10-20-2008, 09:41 AM
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glow plugs, glow plugs, glow plugs.

value adjustment

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Same problem

I was hit also a few days ago, but after changing the battery I had a smother start the next morning. Changing the oil to synthetic and replacing the glow plugs is the next step I am taking. Also you can use some diesel treatment, I'm sure the other members can recommend some brands.

Hope it help.
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Old 10-20-2008, 11:14 AM
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While anti-gel additives may help in very cold climates, the temperatures in Atlanta shouldn't ever dip below the point that you would need them. The fuel in your area should already be treated for the typical temperatures in your region. Problems happen when you fill up at home and travel somewhere much colder. MB recommends blending kerosene up to a 1:1 ratio if you're heading into extreme cold climates.
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Old 10-20-2008, 11:21 AM
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MB recommends blending kerosene up to a 1:1 ratio if you're heading into extreme cold climates.
ONLY mixing with #2 diesel. Winterized / #1 diesel is already a blend.
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Old 10-20-2008, 11:25 AM
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Clean Diesel is all you need. The station and refinery already mix in additives to match your region's climate.
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Old 10-20-2008, 11:49 AM
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I could not agree more. My 300D has been getting tougher and tougher to start over the past few weeks, with the night temps dropping here lately. I decided to change all the glow plugs just to be sure I'm getting all I can out of the system. I decided to change them at night, when I get home from work, which allows me to only change one at a time (family duties call).

All that said, I've changed two so far - there's already a tremendous difference in the ease of starting in the morning...I was blown away. With all of them changed, I'm sure it will crank right up. I do have 5w-40 in there too...haven't adjusted the valves yet, however.
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Old 10-20-2008, 11:50 AM
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Old 10-20-2008, 12:02 PM
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I could not agree more. My 300D has been getting tougher and tougher to start over the past few weeks, with the night temps dropping here lately. I decided to change all the glow plugs just to be sure I'm getting all I can out of the system. I decided to change them at night, when I get home from work, which allows me to only change one at a time (family duties call).

All that said, I've changed two so far - there's already a tremendous difference in the ease of starting in the morning...I was blown away. With all of them changed, I'm sure it will crank right up. I do have 5w-40 in there too...haven't adjusted the valves yet, however.

Also, when it gets really cold (whatever that means), you can always do the glow cycle twice before cranking the starter.
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Also, when it gets really cold (whatever that means), you can always do the glow cycle twice before cranking the starter.
There is no need to add extra wear to the key switch when the glowplugs stay on after the light goes out.
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Old 10-20-2008, 12:07 PM
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hi, thanks for the info everyone, i live in philadelphia, so it does get pretty cold...already in the low 40's overnight. when do they change the diesel over? should i let my fuel run low before i refill with the "seasonally appropriate" fuel?
i haven't had any problems starting her at all...my glow plugs are new and she's been starting perfectly (knock on wood) i just wanted to know what i could do to ensure that i was doing what i should be for winter time.
i had heard about the anti-gel and about mixing kerosene etc. but had also heard that they mix the diesel for my climate anyway so i didn't know which was right...thanks again
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Old 10-20-2008, 12:11 PM
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when do they change the diesel over?
That depends on the refinery but most cold climates change around September.
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Old 10-20-2008, 12:24 PM
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I live in Michigan and plan to do the same for my E300. I can use a block heater and was told to put it on a timer so it begins about an hour before I leave for work. Also need to start looking for some blizzacks!
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A timer won't hurt, but the cost for leaving it plugged in overnight is about $0.32 (VS $0.05 for an hour) so it would take about 50 days for a timer to pay for itself.

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