Winter is Coming
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Winter is Coming
Hey just wondering at what temperatures I should start plugging in my truck? Also the same for when I should put the "bra" or the cover or whatever it is over the front grill. This is my first diesel and winter is coming up here fast. Thanks!
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From the manual:
Cold weather starting
It is recommended that the engine block heater be used for starting
when the temperature is -10°F (-23°C) or colder. Refer to Engine block
heater (if equipped) in the Driving chapter of the Owner’s Guide.
When operating in cold weather, use Motorcraft cetane improvers or
non alcohol-based cetane improvers from a reputable manufacturer.
Do not crank the engine for more than 10 seconds as starter damage
may occur. If the engine fails to start, turn the key to 3 (off) and wait
30 seconds before trying again.
It is recommended that the engine block heater be used for starting
when the temperature is -10°F (-23°C) or colder. Refer to Engine block
heater (if equipped) in the Driving chapter of the Owner’s Guide.
When operating in cold weather, use Motorcraft cetane improvers or
non alcohol-based cetane improvers from a reputable manufacturer.
Do not crank the engine for more than 10 seconds as starter damage
may occur. If the engine fails to start, turn the key to 3 (off) and wait
30 seconds before trying again.
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From: herriman utah
my truck has started just fine all the way down to -10 which is likely the coldest I will ever use it. no need for me to EVER plug in.
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From: Jackson,WY
I don't plug it in at all, have been to -40 below F, no problems. I like to know when I get back to the truck out in the middle of nowhere that my truck will start. If I plug it in all the time at 0 or so I will never know at what temp the truck won't start. For me that is important.
just my .02
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From: Edmonton Alberta
Not included here either my friend. Trust me, it gets pretty cold up here!
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Should be standered in Canada. Hey,this year you wanna trade the snow you had for the cold we had last year? haha.