i am with habanero on this. keeping it working as designed is always the best thing.

i think that diesel jim just meant you dont need them to start a diesel engine. i doubt that he meant you should try to run your car that way day in and out.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.