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Discovered the temp at which you need glow plugs to work in a direct injection diesel. They haven't worked in maybe 5 years?
Its-8c!
Down to - 5c she'll start but has to crank for maybe 2 seconds. Normally starts on first part of the starter turning above zero
Still having 10w40 dino blend instead of 0w30 fully synthetic prob makes a difference too, like treacle.