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Date:         Sun, 14 Nov 1999 09:06:07 -0500
Reply-To:     jsnyder <jsnyder@SHENTEL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         jsnyder <jsnyder@SHENTEL.NET>
Subject:      need cold weather tips for diesel Vanagon
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Hi


My diesel Vanagon has never seen temps below about 30 degrees in California. Now that I am in Virginia, I will need to keep it running (and starting) down to the low 20's and occasionally below that. It has been starting a little hard currently around 30 degrees.


I plan to replace the glow plugs soon and probably the 60 mo. battery which is a few years old now. Do any list members have other suggestions? 


Can I use one of those oil dip stick heaters? The engine is slanted which makes this option seem impractical.


I have also just switched to 10W40 Castrol GTX from 20W50. The engine runs great when warmed up.


Many thanks in advance.


Jim Snyder



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