in the volkswagon tdi's? I just assumed that all newer diesels had a grid heater to warm things up before cranking it, but a lady I work with thought I was nuts because I didn't just jump in and start up my truck.

 

The VWs use(d) glow plugs like the Fords & Chevys.

 

It's real nice to have those when after they get miles on them, and the tips burn or break off, and fall into combustion chamber, wrecking head and scoring cylinder walls . Funny they didn't copy the best design there is, as Cummins have.

 

enlighten her to wait until that annoying light on the dash goes out before she cranks it over.

 

so the cummins does not use glow plugs....just the warming grid? I think I need to do more research on my engine....LOL

 

I thought the bowties were so afraid their engine might not start that they put both glows & grids on their little pigs.........

 

Guess they didn't learn from their previous mistakes using glowplugs.