an Anonymous Greaser -
Tuesday, May 24, 2005 - 03:46
Ok, so I only have 100 miles on my system. It doesn't make me all that experienced, but believe me, you need heat for this idea. Never let anyone tell you otherwise. I have a Mercedes 300D, and let me tell you, this is an old debate. These cars will start up and drive around on straight VO without heat, I've tried it and i didnt even notice the transition from diesel. but, but but but, what works now won't necessarily work down the road. Some claim lots of miles on no heat, others claim early and sudden death of their engine. As it's not logically possible to push your luck too far, and be one of the unlucky ones, it's worth the money you spend to put some heat it. And I'm not talking kits or even special parts. You can salvage most of what you need for a good heated system. Or you can spend a measly $400 and make sure your baby gets the fuel she needs to live a long life.
The person in that post said "You don't need a kit" to which I'll add, some people seem to believe and advocate this about Mercedes, but it is not at all possible and stupid beyond belief in any other diesel. Heat please, dont go half-ass, you'll save hundreds on diesel, you can afford it.
Please don't ever do this.
Ok, so I only have 100 miles on my system. It doesn't make me all that experienced, but believe me, you need heat for this idea. Never let anyone tell you otherwise. I have a Mercedes 300D, and let me tell you, this is an old debate. These cars will start up and drive around on straight VO without heat, I've tried it and i didnt even notice the transition from diesel. but, but but but, what works now won't necessarily work down the road. Some claim lots of miles on no heat, others claim early and sudden death of their engine. As it's not logically possible to push your luck too far, and be one of the unlucky ones, it's worth the money you spend to put some heat it. And I'm not talking kits or even special parts. You can salvage most of what you need for a good heated system. Or you can spend a measly $400 and make sure your baby gets the fuel she needs to live a long life.
The person in that post said "You don't need a kit" to which I'll add, some people seem to believe and advocate this about Mercedes, but it is not at all possible and stupid beyond belief in any other diesel. Heat please, dont go half-ass, you'll save hundreds on diesel, you can afford it.