[Vwdiesel] Do Diesels ever need similar type cleaning?

[Erik Lane]

I've read that with a diesel you're not supposed to let it sit and idle to
warm up because that's hard on it. It is better to run them with a load.
Though not full bore, either. Sorry, I can't remember the exact reason that
was stated or exactly where I read it.

Erik

On 7/25/07, Sandy Cameron <scameron at storm.ca> wrote:
>
> At 11:18 AM 25/07/2007 -0500, you wrote:
> >Well, my main issue is everyone is talking about how bad it is to drive
> the
> >vehicle before it is warmed.
> >Am I doing the engine wrong by driving it cold?
> >
>
> The manual for my old mercedes diesel said, once the engine is running
> smoothly, drive off at  a reasonably low speed for a mile or so before
> entering the freeway, then boot it.
>
> In winter, if you dont drive it, it will never warm up
>
> Sandy
>
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