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Originally Posted by Piwoslaw
In fact, the coolant+oil pan heaters in tandem work so well that my engine hardly notices that the glow plugs are faulty - the ECU only throws a code after a cold start.
Absolutely no problems when starting the engine, only the battery's age (6 years, of which at least the last 3 had really cold winters) is starting to catch up - sometimes, after killing a warmed up engine at a red light, it turns 2-3 times before it catches on.
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6 years is a fairly long time for a diesel engine battery, especially if the car remains outside in a rather harsh winter climate.
Shutting down the engine more often than usual won't help either.
In warmer times, they often fail with very little warning.
Starter relais clicking and that's it.
I will most likely replace mine before next winter - it'll be 6 years old then. My previous car batteries have failed between 4 and 5 years, so I feel like it's already living on borrowed time.