btesar

In NC, I park my S350 in a carport. Friday morning its going to be at or below 0. Has any one had issues starting their diesels up north in these cold temperatures? How cold have you been able to start with no issues?

alx

If your battery is good they will start without issues in well below zero temperatures. There is a reason why a block heater is not offered as oem option.

btesar

Excellent. I'm glad for this new technology. 0F tomorrow morning.

listerone

I've had three experiences with starting a diesel in temps of -20F or below..one experience with each of my three oil burners,the most recent occasion having been just last month.On all three occasions they started like a champ.Bottom line,if you've got a healthy battery and locally blended fuel in the tank (I gassed up upon arrival in that Quebec town each time) you'll have no problem at all.

The Thomas J

Question for you diesel guys. Does the Blue tech use two full size batteries for winter starting like most diesels? Or just one battery like a gasser?

in2dwww

My 2008 E320 BlueTec with the same OM642 engine started up just fine in 19f morning temps:

Nuru

Nope not an issue in sub-zero weather like everyone says. Long as the battery is good.