I don't really need my truck in the winter. I am thinking of just parking it, but am wondering if that is a bad idea for Diesel (and DEF system) Am I just asking for trouble ???

Any thoughts?

Thanks

 

It will be fine.


Do the normal stuff with batteries, tires, etc when storing a vehicle for an extended period of time.


The DEF fluid will freeze, and the system is designed for that already and accounts for the freezing, expansion, etc.

 

It is possible, but there are a lot of variables to consider.

First thoughts...
Covered / uncovered?
Insulated or uninsulated?
Are you able to start & drive periodically to get engine to normal operating temp?
If so, good (once per week - bi monthly). With expected maintenance it shouldn't be a problem.
If not, do you have access to power for trickle charger or do you plan on removing batteries?
DEF consisting of roughly 67-68% water has a freeze point around 12F.
Is location secure?

Other considerations...depending on answers to above
all fluids sitting idle that long? seals drying out?
condensation in fuel?
tires sitting that long in same spot?
depending on location, we've had plastic crack if gotten too cold (a newer model Tahoe in SC winter)

These are quick thoughts....other's will definitely have more. I drive a company car M-F, but make sure to drive truck each weekend to keep all working properly.

 

I have parked mine from November to April for the last 2 winters (since I bought it new in June 2013).


I put a Battery Tender on it, use Sta-Bil for diesel and fill the diesel tank.


It sits in the garage all winter. I do not start it.


Starts almost as easily in the Spring as it does during the year.


No issues so far.

 

Just a shot in the dark. I believe the 2015 turbo is a similar design to the 6.0 turbo. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Do these turbos need to be 'exercised' like those on the 6.0's to prevent corrosion on the unison ring?

 

I would drain the fuel. Allot fuel comes with bio-diesel in it. At the very least treat the fuel before storage. Number 2 diesel goes bad, bio goes bad faster and attracts water. I am a little on the insane side. So make your own choice.

 

X2 on what Thomas said...

 

I'm planning on parking mine. Probably outside. It will be cold here. Like -45 cold.
I am planning on a fresh tank of winter diesel and some additive/treatment.
And I will probably start it up and go for a drive every couple of weeks. Maybe.

 

Well if you start it up every two weeks and go for a drive, that's not "parking it for the winter" in my book.

 

Maybe. Last year my 6.8 F350 sat for 5 months.

 

If you do run it in the winter, run it hard and get it good and hot before shut down.

 

I sometimes let my trucks sit for extended periods of time
I put ford anti gel in it and pack it with as much fuel as possible
I make sure it has fresh oil in it
Check and adjust tire pressure
clean it inside and out
I have one of those mice things that emit noise under the truck
I don't do anything else to it
It sits in a garage for months
when I decide to drive it it fires right up
I have done this with the last 4 trucks and have never had any issues
YOU COULD: put steel wool in the exhaust prevents critters from moving in
disconnect batteries & hook up a tender
jack it off the ground without letting suspension hang
Just write yourself a little checklist so you remember what you did so you don't start it with steel wool in exhaust or something silly like that
I do that to some of my stuff in the off season and it works