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Cold Start Tips or Do I need new Batteries

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Old 12-03-2011, 07:15 PM
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Cold Start Tips or Do I need new Batteries

I have a 2005 F350 DRW with 92k miles. It has had a hard time starting the last few days with temps here in Kentucky in the mid-20s. I added some fuel additive but battery still required jump to start today. Do I need new batteries and if so what would you recommend? Make? Any other cold weather start tips are appreciated!
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Yes Get New Batterys Low battery voltage will Kill the ficm Fast

also Clean all the connections at batterys and follow the 2 main battery grounds and clean those too and check the Alternator output should be putting out 13.6-14.3 volts after 2 minutes when the GP turn off

Best to keep the charging system upto 100% on these 6.0 or some of the other electronics will be Taken out
 
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