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Dec 20, 2017 | 05:49 AM

Philip Saraiva

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Plugging in

Going away for 10 Days on vacation. I was wondering if I should plug the truck in the 10 Days I’m gone. I have a Ford F-350 6.7.

Dec 20, 2017 | 06:13 AM

Superdave71

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If it won’t be driven I’d see no reason too. If it’s REALLY cold when you return I’d plug it in for 5 or 6 hours before you start it, but even then it’s probably not necessary.

Dec 20, 2017 | 08:27 AM

HRTKD

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Phillip, are you talking about connecting the battery to a battery tender or are you talking about the engine block heater? I'm assuming you mean the former. "Plugging in" is a bit vague.

My F-350 sits for at least a couple of weeks between times that I drive it. I haven't had any problems.

Dec 20, 2017 | 10:59 AM

swarf_rat

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Unless you are expecting -50 deg weather, I wouldn't plug in either the battery or the block heater. My truck frequently sits for a month at a time and more, no problems whatsoever.

Dec 20, 2017 | 06:25 PM

senix

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fill the tank with fuel is all I would do.

Dec 20, 2017 | 07:34 PM

PGS67

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Sorry! Talking about the block heater.

Dec 20, 2017 | 09:32 PM

Timberwolf2017

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I would not plug in the block heater until you get back, waste of power/money. It is only for extreme cold. Modern diesels are nothing like the old school diesels, these 6.7L will start well below zero without the heater. Having said that, I like to plug mine in when the temps drop below freezing, it makes it easier on the starter/batteries/engine, and the cab heater is warm!