Cold start capability
#31
Wow, some of you guys really let it get cold before you plug in! I have no regular schedule as to when I drive my truck, so in the morning when I leave, I unplug the work truck and plug in the pickup. That way if I need it, it's warm. Mine gets plugged in anywhere under 40. It starts fine without being plugged in but I like instant heat. Now my work truck, a 2012 Pete with an 8.9 Paccar(cummins) engine, gets very cranky under 32F, unless it's plugged in. But the optima batteries in it just suck.
#32
I called the place that I got fuel at and they say that their fuel is good to -31F. Not so much. After some powerservice (white bottle) didn't do the trick I put some 911 in it. I had no choice! That still did not do it. Ended up in -50F windchill taking the filter out from under the truck. It was totally encased in wax. Took heat gun and got it clean and installed. This still did not do it, it was clogged again. I knew not to put any more 911 in it after I put some in the filter housing before installing the second time. I had no choice but to try to get as much of it in the heated garage as I could. Picture cardboard and insulation wrapped around the *** end of the truck hanging out of the garage. I poured the heat to it for several hours and got it to clear up. I then added 6 gallons of straight number one and hopefully it will be good in the morning. I have never had any luck getting diesel to clear up except for heat. I spent all day messing with this and to finish the day, when I was backing out of the garage I smashed my drivers side mirror against the sidewall of the garage. Say goodbye to another $400. Where's my rum!!
#33
Oh, I forgot to mention. I saw a little puddle of anti-freeze dead center of the radiator, not the usual spots when the last two radiator started leaking. I could not tell where it was coming from and it was to cold to look real hard. Also, I had transfer case fluid leaking out the from of the t-case where the drive shaft goes in. I have 156K on the truck, is this the life span of a 60K truck before we have to put $1500 bucks into it every other month? Sorry for venting. Jason
#34
#35
I called the place that I got fuel at and they say that their fuel is good to -31F. Not so much. After some powerservice (white bottle) didn't do the trick I put some 911 in it. I had no choice! That still did not do it. Ended up in -50F windchill taking the filter out from under the truck. It was totally encased in wax. Took heat gun and got it clean and installed. This still did not do it, it was clogged again. I knew not to put any more 911 in it after I put some in the filter housing before installing the second time. I had no choice but to try to get as much of it in the heated garage as I could. Picture cardboard and insulation wrapped around the *** end of the truck hanging out of the garage. I poured the heat to it for several hours and got it to clear up. I then added 6 gallons of straight number one and hopefully it will be good in the morning. I have never had any luck getting diesel to clear up except for heat. I spent all day messing with this and to finish the day, when I was backing out of the garage I smashed my drivers side mirror against the sidewall of the garage. Say goodbye to another $400. Where's my rum!!
#37
Cold start
Going to -15 here so it's the first time to plug in the 2011. See how it goes! Today pulled in the drive and plenty of drifted snow, switched to 4 wheel and the "check 4 wheel drive" message came up. Truck did not completely go in to 4 wheel. After I got pulled it was fine, in and out with no issue. Frozen? Thoughts? Thanks
2011 f-250 crew cab lariat, special edition seats.
58,000 miles 0 issues. Great truck!
2011 f-250 crew cab lariat, special edition seats.
58,000 miles 0 issues. Great truck!
#38
I never plug mine in, seen lots of -30 and -40 below without wind chill added into it, starts like a champ.
As far as things to do to prevent gelling, if you can park with a full tank of GOOD mixed fuel instead of mostly empty, less chance of condensation. Mix in a good anti-gel product, that has been at room temp, it does not mix right after being in the tool box and been frozen all night. Bump up fuel filter replacement intervals to account for possible questionable fuel sources.
As far as things to do to prevent gelling, if you can park with a full tank of GOOD mixed fuel instead of mostly empty, less chance of condensation. Mix in a good anti-gel product, that has been at room temp, it does not mix right after being in the tool box and been frozen all night. Bump up fuel filter replacement intervals to account for possible questionable fuel sources.
#39
#40
Going to -15 here so it's the first time to plug in the 2011. See how it goes! Today pulled in the drive and plenty of drifted snow, switched to 4 wheel and the "check 4 wheel drive" message came up. Truck did not completely go in to 4 wheel. After I got pulled it was fine, in and out with no issue. Frozen? Thoughts? Thanks
2011 f-250 crew cab lariat, special edition seats.
58,000 miles 0 issues. Great truck!
2011 f-250 crew cab lariat, special edition seats.
58,000 miles 0 issues. Great truck!
#42
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#44
-15 and it fired up like it was warm!
-15 today plugged in all night and it started great! The message about driving came on and had a 25 second countdown till you could drive. Is it normal for the idle to be at about 1000 rpm when this cold even when the truck is normal operating temp?
2011 F-250 white crew cab special edition seats
2011 F-250 white crew cab special edition seats
#45
-15 today plugged in all night and it started great! The message about driving came on and had a 25 second countdown till you could drive. Is it normal for the idle to be at about 1000 rpm when this cold even when the truck is normal operating temp?
2011 F-250 white crew cab special edition seats
2011 F-250 white crew cab special edition seats