[AT] Glow plugs

[David Bruce]

The instructions for my subcompact NH says to always wait the 30 sec.  I 
do when starting from cold but if the engine is already warmed I don't 
bother. On my MF 35D where the heating system died years ago I use a 
quick (very quick) shot of starting fluid when if needed. Never do that 
when you have a working engine preheat system including glow plugs.

David
NW NC

On 12/19/2015 2:13 PM, Mike M wrote:
> Hi All,
>    I have a question about glow plugs, my Mahindra is the first diesel I
> have owned that has them. In the summer, I don't really bother with
> them, but now that winter has arrived here in Michigan, I assume I
> should be using them all the time. When I turn the key the light comes
> on for about 30 seconds, then goes off, and I fire it up. Is there a
> rule of thumb as to when I should be using them, or is it just whether
> is starts easily enough without them? Will not using them cause any harm
> to the engine? Any thoughts would be appreciated. My old Massey didn't
> have them, if it was below 40 degrees, you plugged in the block heater,
> or you couldn't start it.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike M