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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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Use synthetic 5W-40 oil all year round, adjust your valves and check all your glowplugs for proper operation.
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glow plugs, glow plugs, glow plugs.
value adjustment strong battery
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daw_two Germantown, TN Links: Sold last car --- 05/2012 1984 300D Light Ivory, Red interior Cluster Needles Paint New Old Stock (NOS) parts Past: 3/2008 1986 300SDL "Coda" 04/2010 1965 190D(c) "Ben" & many more |
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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.
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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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ONLY mixing with #2 diesel. Winterized / #1 diesel is already a blend.
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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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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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Get the heated headlight lenses!
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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.
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daw_two Germantown, TN Links: Sold last car --- 05/2012 1984 300D Light Ivory, Red interior Cluster Needles Paint New Old Stock (NOS) parts Past: 3/2008 1986 300SDL "Coda" 04/2010 1965 190D(c) "Ben" & many more |
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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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thanks
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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That depends on the refinery but most cold climates change around September.
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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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