I haven't read the other replies but here's my take on it. That is normal for a diesel in cold weather, at least for my 240D. Until it warms up just a bit, it is even more slow that one would anticipate. Painfully slow. Pedal to the floor and go 10 mph. But, after about 90 seconds or so, things get a bit (in 240D terms) more rapid.
On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 9:23 AM, Luther <benz-n-h...@gulseth.net> wrote: > This morning was the coldest so far that I have started the SDL at about > 20F. I have to glow for about 20-30 seconds to get a smooth idle (no > missing) right after start. Once the oil pressure pegs out, I put the car > in gear and go. But "go" is really creeping forward at an idle with the > throttle to the floor. After about 20-30 seconds of this, it will suddenly > have normal SDL acceleration. What is the issue here? TIA all, > > -- > Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark > '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) > '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast > '82 300CD (183 kmi) > '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold > '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine "The Accordion" > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
