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Dec 10, 2006 | 10:23 PM

BAF350

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Cold 6.0L

Hey there, I was wondering what I can do to help my '03 F350 start when it's cold out. I can plug it in at the house but am unable to at work. I know to let the glow plugs work for a little longer but the other night when I went to start it it took nearly 10 min to get her going. It was 15 degrees out and I thought I was going to have to buy a new starter after the whole ordeal. My batteries are great and it has no problem cranking, just didn't want to start. This is my first 6.0l and I don't know if there are any tricks out there. Any advise is appreciated. Thanks

'03 F350 Lariat 4x4 6.0L PSD
4" Bullydog Exhaust cat delete
K&N Filter Charger

Dec 10, 2006 | 10:29 PM

chili7

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you using any fuel additives that might help with those temps? If it's cold a long time it might matter. I use the Diesel Kleen white bottle because I can see those temps every night.

Dec 10, 2006 | 11:00 PM

NavyPowerstroker

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The new flash (06E17 I believe) helps with that. It cycles the injectors to purge the oil from them. This allows them to start easier in the cold weather.

Dec 11, 2006 | 07:07 AM

BowTieHatr

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the new flash is not 06e17. it is tsb 6-22-03 which can make a major differerence. but you may be having other issues. if it is that cold you might wantto try a lighter oil.

Dec 11, 2006 | 12:43 PM

BAF350

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Thanks for the info, I thought about trying some type of additive first.

Dec 11, 2006 | 04:15 PM

wilba504

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You might want to get it looked at. My 04/03 fires right over unplugged with no additives down to 5 degrees. I dont like to leave it unplugged all nite but I sometimes forget. You would think I would remember after having to wait so long for heat on the ride into work. John

Dec 11, 2006 | 06:35 PM

TinyOne

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Must be something else as already stated. My 2005 will start first time every time to minus 25F. Shivers a bit for a minute. Try an additive first but look for something else.(frozen lower fuel filter) not letting enough fuel in. Just a guess