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Jan 15, 2009 | 06:08 PM

#16

liv

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Originally Posted by flashart24

How come my 07' does not have a place to plug in? I have noticed that at different temps my RPMs will very after cranking my truck int the morning.Seems like it knows when it is cold out.25* here.

The block heater plug was an optional extra though they did come equipped on every truck being shipped to the northern states. All 6.0's have a block heater you just have to go and buy the plug. There's a write up on installing the plug in the tech folder I believe.

The RPM jump is accelerated warm up, and you are correct. The computer tells itself that its cold out and boost up the rev's.

Jan 15, 2009 | 06:16 PM

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ponyboy123

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I know one thing, my truck is plugged in tonite. Callin for -30* and it -28* already. Wouldn't suprise me if it gets lower.

Jan 15, 2009 | 06:37 PM

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sandmanf250

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kendall makes a cj-4 rated 10w 30 diesel oil

Jan 15, 2009 | 07:44 PM

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brooklyn born

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tonite will be the first time this truck has been plugged in. thats because ford finally got the block plugs that were on back order. it is now hooked to a timer to kick in 1 1/2 hour before i leave for work -25deg tonite. lets see if it helps. actually started fine this morn. at -19deg.

Jan 15, 2009 | 07:57 PM

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slowmans

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I believe rotella makes a 10w-30 but dont quote me, you'd be really happy with a 5-40 synthetic!!!!

Jan 15, 2009 | 08:30 PM

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conger

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Originally Posted by hittingguru

This is my first winter with this truck- 05 f350 with the 6.0 turbodiesel. At what temperature should I start plugging in the truck, and how can I tell if the block heater is working?

I plug mine in below -15C. I leave it plugged when I'm warming it up. Usually about 10 min. I just changed my thermostat last sunday since it wasn't waming up much and below -20C it wasn't warming up at all. Big difference, much better now. You can usually hear a bit of a sizzleing noise about 20 sec after plugging in a cold engine. Short warm up times are beginning to be an issue where I live. Our city is proposing an anti-idling bylaw and it looks like it will pass. They'll give you 3 minutes to warm up your vehicle unless the temp is below -10C. The fine is supposed to be $250

If you go to 10w30 for diesels, you'll save you self some injector headaches down the road. The 6.0's don't like the 15w40 in the winter.

Jan 16, 2009 | 12:33 AM

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BMWM1

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I dont know but I just brought my truck in from outside and it didnt want to start up it finally did but ran awful.Its about 12F here now they say around 4F for a low tonight.I would think pluging her in would only do good things.There has to be less wear and tear on a engine when you start it warm

Jan 16, 2009 | 10:51 AM

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stuartmcnair

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I live in Alabama and hate cold weather. I plug mine in more for having the heat come on quickly than for starting it. If it gets down to 35 at night I have it plugged in. I could care less about the power bill - I want heat!