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Old 04-11-2011, 11:30 AM   #81 (permalink)
MaxHedrm
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Originally Posted by jtbo View Post
Glide is engine on, but I do coast longer hills engine off, diesel takes long time to start with glow plugs and all that.
If it's warmed up the glows are unneeded. In fact, you should be able to start it by simply putting it back in gear if you are still moving.

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