when I start the engine on the morning...

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w203/2001/200cdi
Hello,
I have a c class 200 cdi (w203), a year ago when I bought the car is good and when I start the engine every morning I wait for 4 min to heat the motor.
The dashboard say that From Start you have 4 min ---- 10 l/km, That is OK
But now I see that when I start 1 min ---- 12 l/km, and more...
I make a search and didn't find about this cause.
Note: Before 5 month I replace the AIR MASS SENSOR kind Pierburg.
 

V6Matty

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sounds like your thermostat is starting to fail, meaning the thermostat is stuck open and car not getting up to temperature as normal. also the colder weather will make a difference to heat up time.
 

M80

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But what does it read at 4 minutes ?
Is the outside temperature colder than previous ?

If the thermostat is failing the car will struggle to get to and maintain the expected 85 degrees.
 

Rappey69

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How can you possibly use cold idling to establish your fuel useage?
why do you let a cold engine sit idling for so long?
Start it and gently drive it ! once warm then compare your fuel usage.
 

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