2020+ Glow cycle?
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Mountain Pass
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2020+ Glow cycle?
Is there still a glow cycle with the newer 2020/2021 diesels? Every time I went to test drive a truck I either had to pushed the button or turned the key and either way the truck started with no wait time? Even in the summer my '99 Diesel Suburban needs a glow cycle before starting.
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From: Kaysville Utah
The glow plugs on the 6.7L engines go from ambient temp to 1200° in 2 seconds.
So for most 30-40° days, The start is almost instant. If it's subZero temps, You might see the 2 second delay.
So for most 30-40° days, The start is almost instant. If it's subZero temps, You might see the 2 second delay.
More Turbo
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Never used it in -20 lol
Cargo Master
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I can feel the delay between the 2020 and the last truck a 2011. The 2011 actually started about a second or two quicker.
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Never noticed much if any delay on my 2011 6.7, even on some pretty cold days (-10°F / parked for 10 hours). Well, cold for us anyhow. Haven't had the 2020 long enough to notice.
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Mountain Pass
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Does anyone know if the Plug in Engine Block Heater is screwed into the block drain plug? I'm guessing IF for some reason I'm going to start to need to plug this truck in it's an option pretty easy to add?
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Fleet Owner
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Nope, unless ordered there is just a plug in the block on 6.7 engines. Look above the starter for the plug.
Fleet Owner
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Go look, the 6.7 doesn't come standard with the heater installed. This isn't new, go to post 37 for pictures of the plug.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-heater-3.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-heater-3.html
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Mountain Pass
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I just got a call from the sales guy at my dealership. He said when he asked his manager if it could be added afterwards if needed the manager said not to worry. He said he's throwing it in free of charge. Guess I'll have to wait till it's delivered to see if it includes the cord. 
This is the first vehicle I'm buying from this dealership and every time I've stopped in to check out the trucks, have any questions or even with my ordering this place has done things right.
This is the first vehicle I'm buying from this dealership and every time I've stopped in to check out the trucks, have any questions or even with my ordering this place has done things right.
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From: Lansing MI
OP, What state in this truck being ordered/purchased in? There is a list of cold climate states where the block heater is actually standard equipment. This is not to say it is free, I'm sure it is rolled into the price somewhere.
As for it being on all 6.7s, and the option is just do you get the power cord. These trucks are built by a company run by bean counters. They are not going to put an part on every engine, and only use it on a few, when there is a much cheaper part (plug) that can be used on most.
As for it being on all 6.7s, and the option is just do you get the power cord. These trucks are built by a company run by bean counters. They are not going to put an part on every engine, and only use it on a few, when there is a much cheaper part (plug) that can be used on most.