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Also the "insert name of modern diesel" has a system where if the oil pressure isn't high enough it wont allow it to fire anyway
so its a no-brainer not keeping on top of the batteries
In many of the new diesels engine oil pressure is used to fire the injector, with a electronic signal from one of the computers...


You need enough voltage to:

*spin the engine to develop oil pressure

*heat the glow pugs

*actuate the injectors

Also you need an oil that is not like molasses when cold...

If your battery array is sub-par.... one or more of the above needs is not met...

= no start
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