Turbo Deisel 60 Series NO warmup needed

My housemates have a friend staying with us for a few weeks. My housemate has been a great guy and lent his pride and joy (60 series turbo deisel) for her to drive the time she is here.

She did the right thing and called home last night while she was out and about visiting friends. "Just wanted to make sure I put deisel in it, I think that is what he said to do". "Yep, deisel - MUST BE DEISEL - I say back", cringing at the though of what would happen as the fuel pump happily pushed unleaded for a minute or so and then bang....

Just now I am sitting on the computer which is just near where the Cruiser is parked. Normally I am used to my housemate starting the engine and it idles for 3 seconds and then the low oil pressure switch cuts the engine and he has to restart it. Always starts on the second go and he lets it sit and idle for about 30 seconds while he goes through the formalities that guys do and then then slowly up the road at say 1500 rpm, then change, 1500rpm, change and up the street at 30-40km/h as it warms up.

Ok, she is off to Phillip Island today. Running a little late as girls do, but at least she has deisel in the tank. Well, bugger me if she hasn't found a way around the low oil pressure cutout. You start it with your foot about half way down and let it run at 3000rpm for a bit and then it won't cut out. After about 5 seconds of that you are right to go. Then I had to sit here in pity for the old 4 litre rattler as she went up the road with 3000rpm gear changes and no warm up.

Some people might thing I am a little harsh, but as I was talking to him on messenger at the same time, I had to tell him. Needless to say he is not happy.