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I'll add that I'm running 15W-40 and it's colder here than it ever has been in years. This morning for the first time ever owning this truck it romped twice (I don't plug in) and then smoothed out. Tomorrow I'm dumping the dino oil early and going back to the Rotella-T syth. Haven't decided if I'm going to change the filter or not though, hasn't been on that long.
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From: house springs,mo
why do that? these trucks are made to start no matter if its cold are not!Unless u have glow plug problem witch is not uncommon.
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Of course that would be ideal, but so is sucking out the HPOP and HP oil rails. Just a little more dilution is all.
Smokin
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OP check out that relay before messing with your glowplugs.
As far as the block heater goes, its common for them to fray and break right at the plug-end or just before it. Follow the cord and look for stress signs and fractures in the wire coating. I had to put a new end on mine the first winter I owned it.
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Glad you made it home safely and thanks for serving. Put down that beverage and get some sleep.
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To the OP though, if you think the GPs are suspect, ohm out the connectors and see! If you decide to get a new heater, Ed has a good price on them.
