How to start EASILY a diesel engine car in cold weather

Try this simple trick in cold weather to start your diesel car easier:

1.Make sure all of your accessories are turned off(air conditioning, blowers, radio, lights, etc.)
2.Turn the key to the RUN position and wait 5-10 seconds (30 seconds for very cold weather and weak battery)
3.Return the key to the OFF position
4.Repeat steps 2-3 a couple of times
5.The last time wait a couple more seconds and then try to start the car

The "science" behind this trick is that glow plugs only work for 5-10 seconds and by doing it multiple times you manage to pre-heat combustion chamber better. The last time you want to wait a bit more because while your glow plugs are working the voltage of your car battery is dropping and when the glow plug relay switch them off the voltage starts to rise again.

Car used in the video is Peugeot 307 2.0 HDi 90HP

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[icecreamjunkie]

Me, who has never driven a diesel: *Hmm, interesting*

[paulanderson]

I've often done the same thing for some years during winter. It does need the battery to be in good condition and properly charged as well.

[starshipdriver]

This is how people start their cars in the old days.

[ricoalexander]

Maaaan you saved me!!! Thanks allot! It worked on the first try… I forgot to plug my f 250 in and it dint want to start until this simple truck.

[selinaakerlund]

Honestly really helpful, thank you! 😍

[wooliestplanet]

Just tried it. Definitely works. Thank you.

[rhythmandacoustics]

An explanation is needed. What the turning ON and OFF, and again, again of the glow plug does is heat the air inside the chamber of the cylinder. If the heated air is really hot, the starter will have a ln easy time turning the engine. The glow plugs require a full charged battery.

[ociemoore]

I have a 98 chevy 3500 diesel flatbed for my pallet bizz and my truck has been having problems starting in the morning…I thought it was because I park it on a hill…but ill have to try this method when starting it…Thank You!

[Mrbobinge]

Phew, so simple so obvious. After watching your video! Thanks so much. I'll tell the wife I thought up this magic solution.

[vpurple]

the logic behind this is to triple the heat time at glow plug. increasing the air temperature inside the engine cylinder

[shermanmace]

THAT'S A LOT EASIER THAN THE LAST VIDEO i WATCHED.

[necropolisk-yujs]

you know the glow plugs stay on until engine operating temp reaches a specific temperature...

[frontview]

what is the tempreture when you making this video ?

[SotraEngine]

Wouldn't it also help to put the transmition in free position? Then the engine can like run without much resistance for a while

[zozo]

If your glowplugs works well you dont need to do this.

[jamesbondaygee]

Well I hope this works for a diesel motorhome cuz I'm getting one for off-grid....

[wmarhaug]

OR let the glowplugs burn for 23-30s ... no need to wear out you ignition. :)

[NiumeLTU]

You didint mention the glow plug symbol

[claiborneeastjr]

So glad I don't have a diesel. I did have one once - one of the 6.2 GM diesels, and it was a BITCH to start in cold weather. Took at least five minutes, and it had two batteries. PITA. I'm sure modern light truck diesels are vastly improved.

[amstorm]

rip this morning -11*C freelander 2 2009 :D im beginner