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Old Jan 2, 2018 | 06:11 AM
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Arctic cold starts

I flew home 12/31 and my 6.7 remote started with no issues at a relatively balmy temp of 3F. I went no where yesterday. This morning I woke up to -18F. I don't have the block heater and I've not added any anti-gel, though I plan to stop at my dealer and grab some now that I'm home. If the truck won't start this morning, is it bad to try later to start? I don't have to go in to work right away, so should I leave it alone until later in the day when it's slightly warmer? Not sure what I should do.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2018 | 06:26 AM
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It will likely start without issue. The fuel is probably winter blend. My 2012 started right up at -27 with no additive and the block heater unplugged on a sledding trip up in Maine.
 
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Awesome, thanks! Hopefully I'll have your experience as well.
 
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Well, it won't start. It's now 3F, and I've tried remote start and sitting in truck with foot on brake. Ignition tried, but it won't catch. Suggestions?
 
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It won't turn over or it will turn over and won't start?
 
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First attempt with remote start it turned over for like a second and died. Tried 3 more times total and on those three it won't turn over.
 
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Battery is dead then. Not a fuel issue. Charge it or jump it.
 
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