New Diesel Owner in North Dakota
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ML320 Bluetec
New Diesel Owner in North Dakota
Just landed an ML320 Bluetec. I'm very excited, but I've never owed a diesel before. Since I'm in ND and the temps can be expected to get to -30 I was wondering if anyone with experience would help me on these two questions:
1) Do I need additional fuel additive on the coldest ND nights to prevent gelling if I fuel up in ND with their winter blend? I do have to leave my car outside overnight on occasion.
2) There is no block heater on this car. Is there an after-market unit that I can have installed that you all recommend.
"Thanks a bunch" from ND
1) Do I need additional fuel additive on the coldest ND nights to prevent gelling if I fuel up in ND with their winter blend? I do have to leave my car outside overnight on occasion.
2) There is no block heater on this car. Is there an after-market unit that I can have installed that you all recommend.
"Thanks a bunch" from ND
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No. The owners manual specifically states not to use any kind of additives.
It isn't needed on that model. It will start fine that cold, but it will help.
2) There is no block heater on this car. Is there an after-market unit that I can have installed that you all recommend.
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I went to the dealer. They initially recommended a pan heater and recommended an anti-gelling additive in the winter. I took the vehicle in to get the pan heater installed but the mechanic ultimately suggested I not do it because some insulation on the pan would have to be removed. They still recommended the fuel additive in the winter though. I guess I'll stick with that. I asked about block heaters and they said the new MB diesel doesn't have a "plug" in the block to install such a heater. I'm wondering what the neighbors to the north do with these new bluetecs...or are they invincible.
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I went to the dealer. They initially recommended a pan heater and recommended an anti-gelling additive in the winter. I took the vehicle in to get the pan heater installed but the mechanic ultimately suggested I not do it because some insulation on the pan would have to be removed. They still recommended the fuel additive in the winter though. I guess I'll stick with that. I asked about block heaters and they said the new MB diesel doesn't have a "plug" in the block to install such a heater. I'm wondering what the neighbors to the north do with these new bluetecs...or are they invincible.
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. only thing that i dont like is the lag but i guess there is nothing i can do about it. i have 11,5**kms on it and only had to update the software for the tranny once becuase it was shifting hard. otherwise its been rock solid. i average about 8-9L/100km and 6L/100 on hwy
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i like it alot, with the KD box it makes it alot of fun to drive. only thing that i dont like is the lag but i guess there is nothing i can do about it. i have 11,5**kms on it and only had to update the software for the tranny once becuase it was shifting hard. otherwise its been rock solid. i average about 8-9L/100km and 6L/100 on hwy
. only thing that i dont like is the lag but i guess there is nothing i can do about it. i have 11,5**kms on it and only had to update the software for the tranny once becuase it was shifting hard. otherwise its been rock solid. i average about 8-9L/100km and 6L/100 on hwy
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