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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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Hey guys I need your advice again .Its 30 bolow and my truck won't even turn over.The batteries are good and the starter is new worked fine yeesterday.Ihad this same thing happen last year in the extreme cold and as soon as it warmed up to minus 15 (and that is celcius) it was normal starting , and yes it is plugged in. Thanks guys.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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have you tried starting it in neutral?
 
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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Ya nothing and I got a 5 speed standard
 
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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Any smoke while you crank? Any possibility the fuel in the filter bowl is gelled?
 
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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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What kind of oil are you using.. dino or synthetic? Rotella 5w40 would be a good choice I use it year round..
 
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 02:16 AM
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Does not even crank,and I am usuing a Petro Canada 15 W 40 oil just gettin irratated at no nothin when I need it in the cold.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 05:43 AM
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Check you connections on your batteries. What are you seeing for volts once you turn the key and the gp's kick on? If possible wait till the gp's have cycled and your volts turn back up.

Switching to a lighter oil will help the engine turn over because that 15-40 turns into molases when it gets that cold.

Another area to look is your starter. Older starters don't turn over as fast because the brushes get worn, which they will eventually fail.
 
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