cold start on a 320cdi ?
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2020 GLC300
cold start on a 320cdi ?
hi everyone.I had several MB cars in the past but never a diesel. I'm thinking of getting an 08 320cdi next month (replacing a Volvo xc90)but my concern is the cold winter starts at -15C/5F (I live in Canada) .Since the car i'm looking at has the push start button (no delay for glow plugs?) Does it have to be pluged in over night?
And one more question, has anyone compared the 320cdi to a BMW x5 ?
Thank in advance, Happy Holidays!
And one more question, has anyone compared the 320cdi to a BMW x5 ?
Thank in advance, Happy Holidays!
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2007 ML320 CDI
According to my USA CDI manual, all you have to do is push the start button and release, and the glow plug warm-up and starting procedure is automatic. I would plug in mine if I lived without a garage in those temperatures. Having a garage, I don't notice any difference in starting the CDI compared to a gas vehicle.
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From: Ottawa, Canada
08 ML320 CDI
Don't think you will have a problem. I've had my ML diesel for a couple of weeks (don't have the start of and go feature) and one night it was down to -22C, only had to wait 3 secs before starting, and it started immediately.
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From: Finland
07 ML320CDI, 05 E350 4Matic
Minus degrees (C) are more demanding for your car when doing cold start. It doesn't matter if it's diesel or petrol, although diesel fuel has different classifications for winter use. Make sure that you use"winter quality" in cold weather.
One example from Finland:
http://www.nesteoil.com/default.asp?...41,535,547,557
Also, I would recommend pre-heater for EVERYONE's car used in cold climate.
This saves gasoline and engine, pollutes a lot less and gives you a nice warm car to jump in
Check my post in other section: https://mbworld.org/forums/ml55-amg-ml63-amg-w163-w164/221120-has-anyone-done-car-starter-their-ml63.html
One example from Finland:
http://www.nesteoil.com/default.asp?...41,535,547,557
Also, I would recommend pre-heater for EVERYONE's car used in cold climate.
This saves gasoline and engine, pollutes a lot less and gives you a nice warm car to jump in
Check my post in other section: https://mbworld.org/forums/ml55-amg-ml63-amg-w163-w164/221120-has-anyone-done-car-starter-their-ml63.html
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From: Woodstock, IL
His 2019 RAM Cummins Turbo Diesel Laramie; Her's 2007 ML320 CDI P3; Mine BMW R1200R
I haven't had any issues. Coldest I have seen is -10 F and as I was late for work, didn't wait for anything. Started fine, but seemed to take a half sec longer. Idle came up to about 1100 and I was on my way. It's never been parked in the garage. I run whatever ULSD I can find. In Illinois "they" are supposed to switch over to the winter blend when the temps drop and I use no additives. Hope that helps.
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08 ML320CDI
I have keyless go on our 08 320cdi and if it is really cold the computer will delay the start for glow automatically... Very nice, just get in push the brake and hit the button...
