What you need to know about driving diesels in the winter.
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- This video isn't for everyone but for those that would like to know what to look for when winter drivin a diesel pickup. I talk about temps, anti gel and frontend covers. When and why to use em.
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Ha I know that building. I drive past it almost every day on the way to work.
I’m a trucker and I agree. Don’t run your tanks low when it’s really cold.
I would love to see a video outlining how you "fix" the emission for the ram 6.7. I think a lot of out here don't want to race our trucks just want to ensure best mpg and longevity of the truck. It seems like you have done just that with yours. Specifics on kits, products, tunes etc. Love your videos keep em coming!
Paul the cummins actually has tighter tolerances and fits because of its compression is higher than power strokes and duramaxs so this is why fully synthetic is used because of the much higher combustion temps. Mopar takes delivery of cummins with conventional oil by the way until the 2019 year models now cummins puts full synthetic in now. Regardless of the 5 or 15 the most important thing to do is if you drive less than 80% highway change that oil every 6,000 miles because of soot. As the greater the stop and go driving the greater the soot amounts in the oil. Thanks egr and epa.
What do you know about the 5.9 Cummins 🤣 cold starts for me every morning. I don’t move that thing for at least an hr after warming up.
Shell Rotella T all the way. Don't touch that shifter until you see that temp needle move. And then move out slowly until the engine builds some heat. My Cat in my Kenworth never needs plugging in but my John Deere tractors love being plugged in.
One reason not to hammer down on a cold or not properly heated boosted engine is the head may warp. The metals heat and expand at different rates, add ~30PSI of boost to that mix, and there will be unneeded stress on the parts. I wait till ~190 or so before I pull or drive normal (or hard).
They should have a fan clutch switch, so you can manually lock the clutch and cool The whole system down faster
I keep my 2018 Ram 2500 Cummins plugged in on a timer from midnight until 8am at home year round. Otherwise I start the truck and warm it to between 115-130 coolant temp before driving if at all possible. If I have to roll faster I will at 100 but I take it easy until it warms up.
I always let the turbo cool to below 400 before shutting the truck down.
Great information as usual brother! I do all these things same as you. I just this year started using the winter front on my truck and so glad I did. Before, my coolant temps were all over the board and wasn't able to get much heat in the cab. Now my truck warms up much quicker and the coolant temp is way more consistent. Also I have plenty of heat in the cab.
Just bought a 19' ram 2500 Diesel, not for hauling anything but I wanted a Cummins. Dont think I could go back to a gasser.
Same big difference huh
@@duhgreat8449 Bigtime! Still amazed at the bottom end power of the Cummins and that really quick warm up cycle it does when its below 40°F outside.
I don't warm my cars up unless its under 45 gas car 5 minutes warm up 35-40 under 32, 10 minutes max and diesel like my 7.3 idi just kinda depends if its like 35 out id give it about 10 minutes
Thanks about to get a 84 f250 never owned a diesel
Diesel power is real power 💪
I’m in France and at the moment the diesel is really expensive because of the eco idiots. But I don’t give a f....k ! I keep driving my cummins 👍
Nice video !
mikestrucks 👍
mikestrucks France? Did you need you import your truck into the country?
You have a HD truck in France??? So cool to hear. I'll bet you're one of the only ones! You probably make heads turn all day long over there. II don't know why, but I'd love to take a full-sized truck to a country where they are less popular! It'd be interesting to see how many people hate on it.
isn't diesel more efficient than petrol
Cody Montgomery thank you ! Yep many people’s are looking when go down the road 🧐🤣
Hey Paul great channel just curious on your thoughts on live in Bismarck North Dakota just picked up a 2017 67 Limited wondering what the best any gel injector pump loom would be for this engine your thoughts would be very appreciated again great channel
Thank you for all the videos. Im buying and driving back a 2015 duramax with the Allison with a v blade in the front. So I'm new to the diesel world this is not a concern for that truck? I can bring a trailer but more hassle.
you don't wanna turn off a turbo diesel truck when its hot because the oil will cook inside the turbocharger. you want the oil to cycle to cool off the engine and more importantly the turbocharger. diesel turbochargers can run double the temperature of your engine easily (most run about 400-450 degrees) which will cook the oil to the inside of the oil passages in your turbo.
Results of not letting the oil cool down before shutting engine off ,are a possibility of a early death to your turbo .bearings and other parts of the turbo can fail and Turbos are cheap 2k and up . I always let my Jetta tdi and 12. Valve idle for 30 seconds to 1 min before shut down
Excellent Point!
Thanks for the video. I have a 99 Cummins, I just moved to Iowa, what do you recommend for a block heater? Does it already have one? I towed a 34’ trailer all over the USA for 6 years. Not towing now.
Paul, if your reading comments, I’ve got a video idea for you. I’m considering starting a HS business in TN and hiring drivers. How do you pay your HS driver? A break down would be nice such as mileage or stop pay, tarping pay. Or do you pay off percentage of the load? Do you offer health insurance and 401 to them? Also curious how you pay your big rig drivers too. That’s a video I’d like to see soon as you can do it. Thanks :)
Notice your def tank is full
Hello, I'm just viewing this video. I'm new as of June of this year to the diesel world. I purchased a 2019 Ram 1500 ecodiesel. I'm viewing your video as winter is approaching and I'm concerned about fuel gelling. Thinking also about engine block heater which is expensive. I don't live in a climate that gets single digit or negative temperatures. However, 20's-30's will be frequent, your advise regarding block heater or fuel additives. Will block heater prevent gelling or only help with oil temps and smooth startups
It'll only help with startups i dont find it very nessasary with ur temps though
I'm looking at a 1986 ford f250 with a 6.9 idi not turbo ok. Straight cab good on rust have some but IDC it Indiana. 700 bucks. Anything i should know before getting it.
Is it worth it to have a diesel for a tow every now and then. Because i ask several people and they it is for a 3/4 ton or 1/2. Ton truck for me would be over kill.
madbear3512 yeah
madbear3512 just remember gas guzzler if you live in USA the gas will go up 5-6 especially diesel
How do I know if I have a plug In my truck
18Minutes of Staring into Cluster Gauge...
Alex Rodriguez I went to your page... how sad,= it says” Alex is A Troll”. 🥁😄👏
dude , it's 41F , not even freezing. start it and go geez.
tortue71 that’s what the truck says the temp sensors are often not accurate learn the facts before you talk there Ford driver...
@@atomiccomet3176 agreed
It also looks to be late morning or mid day... I think he’s mostly talking about morning cold starts
Good. Thanks.
I would like to see more technical videos.
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Diesel is better than gass period
I work for a few large companies, Cable, Electric and Out-House places. They prefer gas trucks over diesels. Lower up-front cost, lower operating costs, lower maintenance costs, Lower Fuel costs, lower cost fixes when things break. One owner told me they had nothing but expensive repairs with Diesel Trucks (FORD and RAM). Injector failure for example. The employees that drive the trucks could care less about the company truck, so they get abused. Most of the fleets have a short usable life span, 3 to 6yr. The trucks tend to stay in the towns, so no long driving. And the trailers they tow are small. They have larger 5500 RAMs for pulling the heavy tractors. He would like to not have that though, as the driver needs a special license, and taxes are higher on the larger trucks. HD Gas trucks have a place in the market. I personally drive a Diesel.
What kind of running boards are those? 😍
I don't know the brand but they are a factory option wheel to wheel running board.
Thanks for the videos,I’m new in diesel trucks,,,I actually bought a 2020 6.7 ram based on your reviews and moving from ford to ram!,,,I have a question,I’m not into hauling,maybe once in a while!,,,,,is it a good all around trucks?....I just love the sound of the Cummings!!!....do they hold their values?.....im planning to use it as my daily driver !...thanks
Great all around truck and yes they hold their value very well.
How long do you idle for engine to warm up if it's -20 to -30s ? Are diesels good for daily drivers who don't tow much?
The lowest temperature I will see is 60 degrees here in Kommiefornia
So it’s Delo 15/40 all the way for me.
Up until this week. Lol. Maybe not you, but Arizona and Vegas got bombarded.
Got any good recommenddations for trailer brake controllers? I have a tekonsha voyager in my truck and I’m to thrilled about it. It seems like I’m always adjusting my gain when going down the ross
good video my friend are you running def fluid or is it deleted i thought you shouldnt let them run
I don't have a way to plug in a diesel, are there other options for warming a diesel to start it in winter?
Webasto
Happy new year - Do you have remote start on your trucks ?
Just mine that's it for now
Great video. I've been preaching cool time to my buddies for years. It will definitely help save the turbo if nothing else and therefore is worth it. It actually in the owners manual. Agree on the Schaffers 7000 versus 9000 as best overall. My Schaffers rep. explained that the semi synthetic could hold a better additive package as compared to full synthetic.
Ever get any offers on the truck?
Hey Paul! Do you ever hiring independent guys to haul any loads for ya? I have a 2017 Ram 3500 SRW that im looking to put to work!
God Bless
3.5 weeks, I guess this channel is over. Well, it was fun while it lasted.
Diesel dave Sir frrrrrrruck u
Me personally I have used the 15-40 rotella and never had a problem with the truck starting at -12 without it being plugged in. Oil pressures were always good but I did switch to 5-40 synthetic on my truck this winter hoping the oil will reach the bearings easier in the extreme cold. As for the anti gell I think it’s to keep the the wax in the fuel dissolved. I used my truck for plowing snow so my application a bit different. Thanks for the video
Tyrrell Roach hey what about me I live in a extreme cold weather area and if I buy a 97 Ford F-350 XLT crew cab diesel 7.3 power stroke and in my area with the cold weather the electricity goes can I overcome this without plug in and only using glow plugs and liquids that will help the truck to start or do I need to plug in
What anti gel brand would you recommend?
C4
Get good fuel and you won’t need an anti gel at anything over 0
@Marshall Davis I'm in Maine, and it's normal for us to see a couple of weeks straight of 10 degrees and below. The only time I've ever had issues with geling up is old fuel, or a truck that isn't ran very often. Sometimes with Off-Road fuel if it's not mixed with k1.
Anti gel has its place but it's a waste of $ if the truck is used regularly and it has good fuel in it.
Is he on vacation?
nothing i store mine in garage, bye salt
I've got a question I've not seen ask alot when it comes to hotshot trucking. I've got a 5.9 cummins what rear end would you reccomend for pulling in some mountainous areas? Most my loads are 15 to 18k.
Diesels are better for heavy loads. If you're just a regular driver and love the ram HD trucks, use 6.4. Hemi. They're better for cold starts and are less complicated.
Cummins
I can’t think of at least one reason why gas better then diesel. Personally I can’t call pickup with gas engine a truck!
Cold start dosen't have to be complicated. He's just saying warm it up good before you drive off, and don't drive hard for the first 10 min or so.
Let the Drivetrain (engine, transmission, differentials) and all their fluids warm up GRADUALLY to make them last longer.
That goes for ANY vehicle. Gas or diesel.
@@mr.carguy3161 agreed
@@alekslav84 gas engines cost less when they do break. diesel mechanics charge more because there are fewer of them. also if you're just using your truck as a daily driver and use the bed more than the towing capabilities.
we don't have winter in Houston. >.>b
treiz
It snowed in Conroe last year tho
@@Man_in_a_Gucci_Suit that's just a tease to keep up false hope.
Have you ever thought about a second gen swap paul?
I did but no go for me
Because of the performance or performance / money ratio ?
@@hamdiselvi I cant speak for Paul.... but I will. I would guess that he wants to keep the factory VGT turbo so he can continue to enjoy the factory exhaust brake functionality.
+aj06bolt12r I don't know why anyone would want to do a second gen swap.
I sent my turbo in and it came back a 67/67 keeping the VGT and the E brake.
Mud flaps kill the look
Biff Smith mud flaps keep u legal. And that’s all that matters
Vance Kaetsu don’t care if it’s “legal” or not looks like sh!t... I’ll take my chances
Biff Smith you hotshotting?
Yep
Biff Smith then ur nuts. Lol
Anyone else run furnace oil in theyre diesel?
LOL I am not your BOY old man. Take some classes in how to create a video that is helpful and useful to an audience
Lol 😆, yah, but compared to his age, you are probably like a ‘boy’. He means no disrespect. He’s offering some good advice. Where’s your Video?