In the cold, typically how long do these engines need to idle before driving? Typical weather is 20*F or so.





Also, how is maintinance, if you do it yourself, on a diesel vs gasser?


What will an oil change run me, how often do they need to be done and the same goes for the fuel filter and anything else i missed.





thanks

for maintenance try

http://dieselplace.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7184&KW=rec+maint


Its a bit warmer on the left, but once the oil pressure comes up for few seconds, I just drive it easy on the city streets. Generally warmed up by the time I hit the freeway.

Takes 10 quarts to fill, including the filter. Wally World sells Rotilla dino for around $6.50 a gallon, Rotilla synth for abount $12.50 a gallon. Baldwin filters can be had for about $8.50 each from http://www.adiesel.com

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