Cold Weather Prep
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Cold Weather Prep
I have a 2006 F250 PSD Lariet. Just found out I'm being transfered to S/W Wyoming. I will be there from Jan. until May. Is there any precautions or prep I need to do with my truck for the cold weather-block heater stuff like that.
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I have never been anywhere that cold, but battery trickle charger, block heater and good anti freeze come to mind. Cold batteries have a harder time starting an engine, the charger will help with that.
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you may want to consider a synthetic engine oil and maybe differential fluid.
Or you may want to use a 5W20 or even 0Wxx oil if you can find it. Don't know if dino comes this thin, but syn does.
Also get some windshield defroster spray and an ice scraper. Kick up the antifreeze type window washer fluid. Air up your tires.
Put some silicone lubricant on the rubber weather stripping around the doors so the doors don't stick.
Top up the water in your battery and keep it charged.
Spray your lock cylinders with graphite. Use NOTHING with GREASE or oil or the locks will stick.
Good Luck,
Jim Henderson
Or you may want to use a 5W20 or even 0Wxx oil if you can find it. Don't know if dino comes this thin, but syn does.
Also get some windshield defroster spray and an ice scraper. Kick up the antifreeze type window washer fluid. Air up your tires.
Put some silicone lubricant on the rubber weather stripping around the doors so the doors don't stick.
Top up the water in your battery and keep it charged.
Spray your lock cylinders with graphite. Use NOTHING with GREASE or oil or the locks will stick.
Good Luck,
Jim Henderson
Last edited by jim henderson; Nov 9, 2006 at 05:46 PM.
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You'll learn this soon enough, but there are things called "winter wipers" , which are windshield wipers on which the support structure on the wiper are covered by a rubber boot. What frequently happens is that when these areas fill with snow/ice the blade loses it flexiblity - and you lose your visibility...... You won'd be able to find them where you are, but ask around once you arrive.
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How about cold fronts...Yoou know the radiator blankets or blockers?? I've used them on gassers..Anyone use them on the 6.0's??
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I just use a piece of cardboard with slits cut in it placed between the grill and the rad. Cost is free and I get a new one every winter. 
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Thick gloves, a heavy jacket, -40c snow boots, a snow shovel and 6 bags of traction sand in the bed over the back axle.
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