I worked at a Dodge dealership in Northern Alberta Canada for 14 years starting in 2001. This truck with good batteries and winter fuel should start at -25C no problem without being plugged in ( after cycling the grid heater once or twice )... and they’ll sound like this video when trying to start them at -35C without being plugged in ( running 0w40 engine oil, it is possible ). However if you started a Cummins at -30C or colder and left it idling for extended periods ( without idling it up to 1000-1200 rpm to get engine temps up ) it would often result in a few bent pushrods because the valves would literally start getting so full of carbon ( because the fuel wouldn’t burn properly ) that they would seize in the head and pushrods would bend... seen it happen often in cold weather with the 98.5 to 2002 ,24V Cummins. However if you ran 0W40 engine oil and plugged the block heater in you were Golden even at -45C 😁 ( just had to have a high idle solenoid or throttle cable ). Getting the 47RE to shift into overdrive at that temperature is another story 😂. As has been mentioned there’s either something wrong with this guys truck or fuel mods are causing hard start; because this thing should have been starting easily at this temperature... cheers from Northern Alberta!
Good info. I have a 06 Duramax as my daily driver. The wind chill factor is supposed to be -20 tomorrow. I haven't had a problem starting it yet. But theres a option for elevated idle (1200 rpm) for when it's cold. I never use it. I know you said you worked for Dodge but do you think I should turn it on?
Older diesels don’t like the cold too much. The introduction of common rail fuel injection systems have made it much easier for diesels to start in cold climates.
Exactly I work in fleet maintenance overnight shift for a school district 3am every morning in the winter is start up time it was hell getting those old buses going. 2010 switched to 6.7 Cummins buses. It's a breeze now..
Not at all, old diesel engines start up perfectly in any frost if the glow plugs work properly. I live in Siberia, frosts below 30 degrees happen often, it is desirable to have a liquid heater, such as Hydronic. But a huge plus of old diesel engines, relatively common rail, is much, much more reliable.
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Just hit 359,000 on my 2001. I commute 400 miles a week with it. I just replaced the injectors with factory Bosch units, adjusted the valves, and rebuilt the hx35. Runs like it has 20,000 miles.
Yep...never more than a few turns for the 5.7L gas in my 1989 Sierra to fire right up. Hell in the time it took this thing to even start, my truck would already be getting warm inside 🤣
@@landontaylor7221 Maybe...but I on average get around 200,000 miles on each 5.7L and I could afford to replace it about 6 times before the cost would equal replacing any diesel engine *once* LOL
A friend had a one ton Cummings - his remote starter had a setting on it for temperature. When it got to a certain temp the truck would fire up. It was programmable. I forget what temp he set it at, but he's let it run for 15 minutes. Great unit. Kept it from freezing up. It wasn't cheap$$, but neither are diesels.....
I don't think it's a grid heater issue. Looks like he's got some freaking big ass injectors in there. That will certainly put the fire out when it's cold... That temp would be no problem for a stock Cummins.
j winn I have 100 horse injectors in mine in it starts perfectly fine. It would take like racing injectors and a lot of timing to make it start this hard! It actually makes it start easier with more fuel. I actually tried starting mine once without letting the grid heater run when it was like 0 and it struggled a little, so that theory doesn’t hold true + 95 % of comments say its the grid heater.
In VERY cold weather I always had to cycle my grid heaters at least twice. Just pounding on the starter like that is just killing it and your battery for nothing.
@@bowtiemountain Northern MN cold is -20 below and why we don't mess with diesels. To have a diesel working in cold conditions takes a tank heater, line heaters, and a at least 45 degree shop. Speaking of tractors or loaders for snow moving. Number 1 diesel is better not to run but goes ok and a neccesity. Maybe they still had summer diesel in this beast. I live this truck. Newer diesels are crazy expensive but are much more able to operate in cold than older stuff. There is no replacement for diesels , need them to move snow in the winter. But don't understand why someone would use one as a commuter. Generally when we started our tractor loader snowblower we would leave it running all day until we were all done with neighbors and families driveways and yards, but not starting and stopping rule diesels goes year round, especially big 15.0liter 6's and such
Kasey Armstrong ok then please prove us wrong with valid part numbers also your probably 7 cuz "stuiped" is the first time i have ever seen stupid spelled.
Kasey Armstrong if your gonna talk trash make sure you know what you’re talking about because if you look it up on GOOGLE it CLEARLY says Cummins use grid heaters instead of traditional glow plugs and you don’t even have to go on to a website b/c IT’S THE VERY FIRST THING THAT POPS UP. Prove me wrong on that I DARE you.
Should only take one cycle. Your grid heater is fubar. They're designed to start at sub zero. Also, cold start videos are pathetic. "Look at my vehicle doing what it was designed to do". Stop.
If your grid heater would be working, guaranteed it would have been running in 10 seconds! Mine always starts -0. in less than 10 sec. Replace it before next winter, and do another vid. of it starting this coming winter!!
The good ole 12 valve starting in that weather starts easy. If you got a after market lift pump you just push the pedal 1/4 throttle down and hold there for about 5-6 seconds after it starts. Instant start for me every time.
Hi thank you for this amazing sound . You are lucky to have these cars ….if you are fetish of coldstart like me !. Here in France, Diesel became so usual that they are as easy to start as injection modern standard cars; what a pity !
I have fifty of those 24v 5.9 Cummins engines in Thomas school buses here in New Hampshire. I've never heard one of them start like that in the cold...lol
I inherited my dads '99 Dodge 2500 w/ the same engine and I never had that problem with hard starting. I hooked up the block heater and in the morning activated the glow plugs and it started right up.
Max Starting your car is what wears on your car the most. Doing it in the cold is also a no no unless you need to. He tried to start his car and roll it over at least 15 times. So so sooooo bad for the engine.
My 6.7 ctd starts -20 no block heater parked outside first try . The only time it did not was when it has been sitting with diesel from the pumps before the winter blend hit the pumps and I never treated the tank so I had to hit the fuel filter with a heat gun . I now treat my Diesel from September until November after that I only bother if it's going to be parked for days in negative temps . It's funny they say the 5.9 is magic but the 6.7 seems to be a better set up all around
Keep that key on crank until the engine is running or u will fry the starter prematurely. There is over rev protection if the engine spins faster than the crank speed, and these diesel starters are made for extended crank times of 1 minute or longer.. Make sure u keep a hot battery bank and replace them when they begin to falter in the cold. Weak batteries are your enemy because they create too much heat (due to low voltage) within the wiring and electronics, including the starter. As voltage drops, amps increase to try to make up for the loss of voltage, and this can melt insulation on wires, among other things. Many starting attempts will possibly wear the bendix and teeth on the starter and flywheel and then u will have a real problem.
Clarification: Continuous cranking (esp. when below freezing) after the engine begins to "hit" on one -two cylinders (but not able to run on it's own) generates heat within the cylinder head and block, while slightly decreasing the stress on the starter as it speeds up. Assuming no gelling of the fuel, the other cylinders will come "on-line" gradually as the high compression heats things up. If u let go of the key too early, this heat will be lost and it will take more cranking to make up for the loss (or more use of the glow plugs, which also eats up the battery power). Everytime the starter engages, it takes a phenomenal amount of amperage to get the diesel motor spinning again, esp. below freezing temps. Multiple short tries at cranking will discharge the batteries faster, and at a bad time when available stored energy is reduced up to 40% during freezing weather. All the more reason to keep up the maintenance on the fuel system (filters and H2O separator), and replace those batteries at the first sign of not holding a proper charge. Diesels need two to 21/2 times the battery power to spin when compared to gasoline engines, and they must crank for longer to generate heat from compression. Hot batteries, combined with an anti-gelling additive (such as the one by Lucas) will be your saving grace. About batteries: Every time these lead/acid batteries are discharged below 50%, it reduces their useful life. They will have only 20-40 discharges below 50% (depending on brand and quality) before a dead cell becomes a problem. They are made to deliver high bursts of energy for relatively short times and are not tolerant of being discharged too deeply. Several of my friends use two Optima AGM Yellow tops in their diesels, which have characteristics of both starting and deep-cycle batteries. They are expensive as h**l, but last longer and are sturdy and don't leak. Anybody who owns a diesel vehicle in a cold climate should be prepared financially to replace the batteries every 3-4 years, if need be (if not sooner).
I think people like the smoke show I whould never do that to a diesel its not good for a diesel to not be plugged in in the cold if I ever get a diesel I will always plug it in in the cold
I live in northern SD and when it's in the 30s it's pretty much shorts weather in the winter. But my neighbor has a duramax that starts right up in below freezing weather.
So for all the people complaining that why didn’t the poor guy just plug in instead of cold starting the problem with that is early 2000’s especially Cummins not mention he’s on a 24 velve standard you can tell by the way he’s gassing her with those on and off puffs of smoke but point being back in that day of production diesel didn’t have head warmer plug ins like how they have universal year plug in now just saying
Grid heater bud. Not glow plugs but just plug her in be easier my 24v starts every time let it sit whole weekend -30 plugged in starts right up. Smoke cigarettes!
these as* holes and theirs junks!!! get a new diesel it doesn't matter if cold or freezing... it will start! its called technology..... junk that trash... from 20years ago... bums......!
My 07 started up at -18 degrees without the heater.. It started right up but it took it about thirty seconds to run decent.. I imagine the manifold heater got some heat in it by then and it smoothed out.. I never wait for the manifold heater cuz it starts so well..
Gavin Krueger unplugged? I belive you on the 07 but I had a 91 Cummins 12 valve and that old girl wouldn’t start in the winter without some Cosby in a can.
Wking14 if you have a properly working grid heater and decent batteries it should start up, also I would never use starting fluid on any diesel, especially one with a grid heater.. it could ignite in your intake.
Gavin Krueger just put a new grid heater in last February didn’t help. And I only use starting fluids in the winter. So theirs snow around to put the fire out
Wking14 I don’t know what to tell you, only thing I can think of is long term use of starting fluid can cause your motor to be dependent on it to start in cold temps. Can burn your valves or maybe maybe if you have high miles/ hours on your truck?
A Little maintenance would go along way, almost all diesels around here start no issues at -35. Then again we are used to cold so injectors and preheats or glow plugs are Always good
DUDE! all that stress on the battery, starter, cables, and engine...all for a UA-cam video...smh. Yea it sounds good but shit. Plug it in it'll still smoke.
Modern diesel fuel has additives that prevent jelling, just like modern engine oil. Except for warming up the cab when you get in, letting your engine warm up isn't needed. It also helps to have a heated garage.
My 99 had the same 24V engine. Mine NEVER started hard in below zero weather. Once cycle of the grid heat and it always fired right off. Of course...I used Stanadyne Performance formula in the winter months. Perhaps that helped.
@@504daniel7 - Good thing I don't pull heavy loads for a living! A nice V8 to haul my 4 wheelers is all I need. Anything over 13k lbs I'll just call this guy and read a newspaper until he arrive 45 minutes later 😂🤣 I'll save a lot of money not having to buy starters, as well. Yes V8/No diesel.
DaQuavius Johnson buy starters?🤣 see your not familiar with diesels at all lol diesel starters are made for that because believe it or not manufactures realize it gets cold up north and in Canada so they put starters to handle this kinds stuff on their trucks so its not hurting it
@@504daniel7 - Oh wow, apparently I don't know anything about heavy duty starters according to this diesel expert. Interesting! So you're telling me the excessive amount of strain on this starter is not affecting it, whatsoever?
DaQuavius Johnson no no no no diesel expert? i dont remember writing that at all or saying that you dont know anything i said “your not familiar” and i never said it dosnt strain the starter.. i said their built for it and can handle it
Good luck leaving the girls house at 3am without the parents noticing
Lmao
Lol
Ima go park it a street away and get there by bike
you say that like they wouldn’t feel the fucker pulling up haha
and smell it lol
Why do we enjoy watching cold starts so much.
Because they sound fantastic
It's a fight against you and mother nature and you want to win
Your here?
They do sound fantastic!
UA-cam algorithm forces us to. lol
I am going to move to a cold state and start working on starters lol
lmao smart
lmaoooo not for diesels because their made for it
@@504daniel7 stfu
@@fastfoodcritic4353 valid
@@fastfoodcritic4353 ok keyboard warrior
I'll never forget my 02 dually that I used to tow cars in. Thing was an absolute beast. Run it for 24+ hours at a time. Never once let me down
Nice
I worked at a Dodge dealership in Northern Alberta Canada for 14 years starting in 2001. This truck with good batteries and winter fuel should start at -25C no problem without being plugged in ( after cycling the grid heater once or twice )... and they’ll sound like this video when trying to start them at -35C without being plugged in ( running 0w40 engine oil, it is possible ). However if you started a Cummins at -30C or colder and left it idling for extended periods ( without idling it up to 1000-1200 rpm to get engine temps up ) it would often result in a few bent pushrods because the valves would literally start getting so full of carbon ( because the fuel wouldn’t burn properly ) that they would seize in the head and pushrods would bend... seen it happen often in cold weather with the 98.5 to 2002 ,24V Cummins.
However if you ran 0W40 engine oil and plugged the block heater in you were Golden even at -45C 😁 ( just had to have a high idle solenoid or throttle cable ). Getting the 47RE to shift into overdrive at that temperature is another story 😂.
As has been mentioned there’s either something wrong with this guys truck or fuel mods are causing hard start; because this thing should have been starting easily at this temperature... cheers from Northern Alberta!
🍻 from Florida.
yeah something wrong here.
I completely understand everything going on
Good info. I have a 06 Duramax as my daily driver. The wind chill factor is supposed to be -20 tomorrow. I haven't had a problem starting it yet. But theres a option for elevated idle (1200 rpm) for when it's cold. I never use it. I know you said you worked for Dodge but do you think I should turn it on?
@@xjww8623 yes, you should use it whenever you're idling for extended periods of time as well.
did i watch 3 minuets of a truck not being able to start
Joshua Wilson did I read the worst spelling of minute I’ve ever seen?
thicc patrol okaayyyyy.....
QuikTv minutiös
Yes.....yes we both did...that just happened..I will go and cry in the corner now..iam ashamed of myself..
Joshua Wilson 😂😂
Older diesels don’t like the cold too much. The introduction of common rail fuel injection systems have made it much easier for diesels to start in cold climates.
Exactly I work in fleet maintenance overnight shift for a school district 3am every morning in the winter is start up time it was hell getting those old buses going. 2010 switched to 6.7 Cummins buses. It's a breeze now..
Not at all, old diesel engines start up perfectly in any frost if the glow plugs work properly. I live in Siberia, frosts below 30 degrees happen often, it is desirable to have a liquid heater, such as Hydronic. But a huge plus of old diesel engines, relatively common rail, is much, much more reliable.
@@user-hl2do4kh3l VP44 5.9 Cummins and 7.3 Powerstrokes don’t care for the cold too much
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YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF”
From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic:
"Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3)
Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation
Yad - "Behold The Hand"
He - "Behold the Breath"
Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
Those HEUI systems are hit or miss, surprisingly my two 6.0s fired right up in the cold
I have a 2001 high output 5.9 with 405,000 miles. Bought it brand new. Never has had a problem starting at all. Everyday driver still today. 2022.
Just hit 359,000 on my 2001. I commute 400 miles a week with it. I just replaced the injectors with factory Bosch units, adjusted the valves, and rebuilt the hx35. Runs like it has 20,000 miles.
Nice, my 12 has 400 something, hope to get another 400 out of it
Diesel Guys: ANYTHING THAT ISNT A DIESEL IS TRASH
Diesel: *can’t start after sitting for only a few days*
Yep...never more than a few turns for the 5.7L gas in my 1989 Sierra to fire right up. Hell in the time it took this thing to even start, my truck would already be getting warm inside 🤣
Lol your gas pot will die long before a diesel. Sad buddy
@@landontaylor7221 Maybe...but I on average get around 200,000 miles on each 5.7L and I could afford to replace it about 6 times before the cost would equal replacing any diesel engine *once* LOL
@@nucflashevent haha point made
I'm a diesel guy and that's funny
Legend has it that this was it's last start
Keith Fendley lmao
Bro it can do this like 100 times over and still be fine.
😂
Well duh, it's a Dodge.
@@superstar64 I feel attacked
RIP starter
TTime685 rip to the car behind it
RIP batteries
Diesel starters are made to do that
I guess they've never heard of switching the key on for a few seconds and switching it back off
Jesse Love i guess youve never heard that its made for it
3:47 best part
Brandon Deemter that’s the end dumbass
Stafford Northern Railroad woooosh
Lmao
Lmaoooo
@@NOVARailandWeatherEnthusiast no shit ? DUMBASS
Maby if he’d turn the key a bit longer it would start on the first 15 tries
Legend says that he’s still trying to start it up...
I live you
Whatever Whatever I live you too
@@casTroll94 :D
A friend had a one ton Cummings - his remote starter had a setting on it for temperature. When it got to a certain temp the truck would fire up. It was programmable. I forget what temp he set it at, but he's let it run for 15 minutes. Great unit. Kept it from freezing up.
It wasn't cheap$$, but neither are diesels.....
Definetly grid heater. My 01 will start right up. At 0 not plugged in. Your grid heater is not working.
Tom Phillips probably had a chip in it, stock they start great. Love ours, never a problem
Tom Phillips but he said in the description he left it unplugged for 2 days?
thats 100% right! mine always starts within 5- 10 seconds at any temp. -0.
I don't think it's a grid heater issue. Looks like he's got some freaking big ass injectors in there. That will certainly put the fire out when it's cold... That temp would be no problem for a stock Cummins.
j winn I have 100 horse injectors in mine in it starts perfectly fine. It would take like racing injectors and a lot of timing to make it start this hard! It actually makes it start easier with more fuel. I actually tried starting mine once without letting the grid heater run when it was like 0 and it struggled a little, so that theory doesn’t hold true + 95 % of comments say its the grid heater.
In VERY cold weather I always had to cycle my grid heaters at least twice. Just pounding on the starter like that is just killing it and your battery for nothing.
holy shit that's not even cold... something is wrong with that engine
Yes either they modded that thing or something Mine never takes that much effort to start Somthings wrong
I mean i could be wrong, but he could not be putting the throttle down, that idk but also upon it sounded horrible.
Shane DeezNutz the guy said it in the video
Bigger injectors, but stock power causes these cummins to fail a dew times before start up
@@bowtiemountain Northern MN cold is -20 below and why we don't mess with diesels. To have a diesel working in cold conditions takes a tank heater, line heaters, and a at least 45 degree shop. Speaking of tractors or loaders for snow moving. Number 1 diesel is better not to run but goes ok and a neccesity. Maybe they still had summer diesel in this beast. I live this truck. Newer diesels are crazy expensive but are much more able to operate in cold than older stuff. There is no replacement for diesels , need them to move snow in the winter. But don't understand why someone would use one as a commuter. Generally when we started our tractor loader snowblower we would leave it running all day until we were all done with neighbors and families driveways and yards, but not starting and stopping rule diesels goes year round, especially big 15.0liter 6's and such
Congratulations. Your truck now has an extra 150k miles worth of wear and tear.
Dodge bros don't care.
They effing stupid
Only guy here who understands what is actually happening. The destruction of a good engine for no reason other than entertainment
For a cummins that's a trip around the block lol
@@lwilde0422 engine is probably already a goner. If it can’t start at 12° with a grid heater it’s already fucked.
Well, there's 3 minutes and 36 seconds of my life I will never get back....
Boss: why were you late for work?
This guy: well you see....
I like how the gas car starts immediately 😂😂
You know nothing about diesels
Stephen Furka diesels fucking hate cold weather
That game is fun
@@cole_harmon1914 We all know that they hate cold lol
weatherguy173 it’s cause the fluids freeze that happen to me my gas was frozen solid so no car or vehicle would start if that happens
Bruh Cummins ain't got glow plugs!!!!!! They got grid heaterssss!! 🤚🤚
Luke Hudgins i would love to see someone say they do and provide a part number for glowplugs on a 5.9.
Luke Hudgins YOU STUIPED AF
Kasey Armstrong ok then please prove us wrong with valid part numbers also your probably 7 cuz "stuiped" is the first time i have ever seen stupid spelled.
Kasey Armstrong part number for orileys
AIH101 just look it up.
Kasey Armstrong if your gonna talk trash make sure you know what you’re talking about because if you look it up on GOOGLE it CLEARLY says Cummins use grid heaters instead of traditional glow plugs and you don’t even have to go on to a website b/c IT’S THE VERY FIRST THING THAT POPS UP. Prove me wrong on that I DARE you.
This is exactly how I wake up in the morning when it's cold.
Sorry cycle the grid heater! Lol
Should only take one cycle. Your grid heater is fubar. They're designed to start at sub zero. Also, cold start videos are pathetic. "Look at my vehicle doing what it was designed to do". Stop.
If your grid heater would be working, guaranteed it would have been running in 10 seconds! Mine always starts -0. in less than 10 sec. Replace it before next winter, and do another vid. of it starting this coming winter!!
Just plug it in 😂
He said cycle the grid heater because the guy taking the video doesn't know shit about the cummins engine, it doesn't have glow plugs lmao 😂
Legend has it he’s still out there to this day trying to get it to start
Man. I’m not a dodge guy but that stance and Cummins on that beast is sick.
The 1997 - 2004 Cummins dodge rams, are badass up to this day !
How about 05
who doesn't love a sound of a dodge Cummins cold start.?
The good ole 12 valve starting in that weather starts easy. If you got a after market lift pump you just push the pedal 1/4 throttle down and hold there for about 5-6 seconds after it starts. Instant start for me every time.
I had an 02, with no problems. If he used his grid heater, he wouldn't have a problem.
Dang that Chevy fired right up
Nice way to work around the yt algorithm. Legitimately impressed
Joe move Joe:why
Lmao
They call it “angry” and “ornery” when trucks chug this way. No, you’re just wearing on your components.
Legend has it, he still doesn't have heat in the cab yet ☃️
I definitely recommend a slight throttle feathering while cranking
Obviously his grid heater is fuked
Almost 4 minutes of my life I’ll never get back.
I don't know why this is so fun to watch. Nice cold start.
That’s really cool man hahaha 😂 really like the knocking sound it made
Hi thank you for this amazing sound . You are lucky to have these cars ….if you are fetish of coldstart like me !. Here in France, Diesel became so usual that they are as easy to start as injection modern standard cars; what a pity !
That poor starter.
🤣🤣
its made for it🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️ diesel starters are made for it
@@504daniel7 bro stfu
Fast Food Critic lmao saw u under a different comment too 🤣🤣
dcwarner they’re pretty heavy duty unlike gas starters
I'm a chevy guy but that truck is beautiful looks good just they way it's set up👍
“I’m going to cycle the glow plugs a few times”...meanwhile it has a grid heater😂
stupid
If im not mistaken doesn't this happen because diesel fuel gets so thick at cold temps and makes it hard to combust?
Yeah don't forget to cycle the glow plugs it really helps a Cummins engine start
Ya put thinner oil in so your HPOP will pressurize your injectors
Holy shit! A vehicle starting in the cold that's unheard of!
I had a 2001 Cummins for 15 years in MI. Man this brings back some memories!
Just hold it to the floor to keep it running, till it’s warmed up....
Smoky/rough cold starts could also be a vp44 on it's way out. Intake heater isn't the only source of trouble
New grid heater
Either way that thing starts like shit for 12
@@jeremiahwoodruff9614 yeah for real my truck will start in 0 degrees one crank without plugging it in, 98 24v / 02 24v
I have fifty of those 24v 5.9 Cummins engines in Thomas school buses here in New Hampshire. I've never heard one of them start like that in the cold...lol
The Cummins is giving the Pontiac behind it a few puffs 💨 XD
Glow plugs are a prick to change in the dmax but she starts up perfect in -20c after 3-4 cycles of the plugs
"She's really angry!" Are they talking about Greta Thunberg when she saw this video?
I inherited my dads '99 Dodge 2500 w/ the same engine and I never had that problem with hard starting. I hooked up the block heater and in the morning activated the glow plugs and it started right up.
It has an intake grid heater, not glow plugs.
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Live in Sacramento CA. Never gotta worry about this, at most I’ll wake up with a frozen windshield.
Im from the arden-arcade area. What part you from?
@@FPSacramento California sucks, enjoy your emission control
@@JohnnyReb92 dude I left Commifornia in 2015 when I joined the Army. I’m never moving back.
@@FPSacramento good shit 💪🏼
I can’t even stress how bad that is for the engine smh
Sir Scuf exactly 💯💯
Amen just plug it in
Or stick a pan of hot coals under the oil pan
What exactly is he doing that's bad for the engine
Max Starting your car is what wears on your car the most. Doing it in the cold is also a no no unless you need to. He tried to start his car and roll it over at least 15 times. So so sooooo bad for the engine.
My dad has this one. To this day starts just as good
My 6.7 ctd starts -20 no block heater parked outside first try . The only time it did not was when it has been sitting with diesel from the pumps before the winter blend hit the pumps and I never treated the tank so I had to hit the fuel filter with a heat gun . I now treat my Diesel from September until November after that I only bother if it's going to be parked for days in negative temps . It's funny they say the 5.9 is magic but the 6.7 seems to be a better set up all around
Keep that key on crank until the engine is running or u will fry the starter prematurely. There is over rev protection if the engine spins faster than the crank speed, and these diesel starters are made for extended crank times of 1 minute or longer.. Make sure u keep a hot battery bank and replace them when they begin to falter in the cold. Weak batteries are your enemy because they create too much heat (due to low voltage) within the wiring and electronics, including the starter. As voltage drops, amps increase to try to make up for the loss of voltage, and this can melt insulation on wires, among other things. Many starting attempts will possibly wear the bendix and teeth on the starter and flywheel and then u will have a real problem.
Clarification: Continuous cranking (esp. when below freezing) after the engine begins to "hit" on one -two cylinders (but not able to run on it's own) generates heat within the cylinder head and block, while slightly decreasing the stress on the starter as it speeds up. Assuming no gelling of the fuel, the other cylinders will come "on-line" gradually as the high compression heats things up. If u let go of the key too early, this heat will be lost and it will take more cranking to make up for the loss (or more use of the glow plugs, which also eats up the battery power). Everytime the starter engages, it takes a phenomenal amount of amperage to get the diesel motor spinning again, esp. below freezing temps. Multiple short tries at cranking will discharge the batteries faster, and at a bad time when available stored energy is reduced up to 40% during freezing weather. All the more reason to keep up the maintenance on the fuel system (filters and H2O separator), and replace those batteries at the first sign of not holding a proper charge. Diesels need two to 21/2 times the battery power to spin when compared to gasoline engines, and they must crank for longer to generate heat from compression. Hot batteries, combined with an anti-gelling additive (such as the one by Lucas) will be your saving grace.
About batteries: Every time these lead/acid batteries are discharged below 50%, it reduces their useful life. They will have only 20-40 discharges below 50% (depending on brand and quality) before a dead cell becomes a problem. They are made to deliver high bursts of energy for relatively short times and are not tolerant of being discharged too deeply. Several of my friends use two Optima AGM Yellow tops in their diesels, which have characteristics of both starting and deep-cycle batteries. They are expensive as h**l, but last longer and are sturdy and don't leak. Anybody who owns a diesel vehicle in a cold climate should be prepared financially to replace the batteries every 3-4 years, if need be (if not sooner).
Have you ever heard of an Espar coolant heater, the run on diesel and get the engine warms before you start in cold weather .
I didn’t know this truck had glows plugs! Learn something new every day.
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Nice truck great sound
I guess I dont understand the fascination with cranking on a truck for 30min instead of plugging the dam thing in?🤔
I think people like the smoke show I whould never do that to a diesel its not good for a diesel to not be plugged in in the cold if I ever get a diesel I will always plug it in in the cold
It's the same reason why they put heavy ass wheels and 13 inch exhaust tips. No one knows why.
Sounds like a malfunctioning/weak grid heater. Nice video by the way.
Engine: dad it’s cold
Truck owner: please start
Engine: I’ll give u some good lope sounds
That truck has very good compression. Firing over 2 revs of the starter. Hawt damn.
Sounds like the tractors trying to start when its below freezing and theres water in the fuel filter or water separator
Now that's a lot of damage
It's really not a lot of damage
That’s nothin for a Cummins
stupid
I live in northern SD and when it's in the 30s it's pretty much shorts weather in the winter. But my neighbor has a duramax that starts right up in below freezing weather.
Thank goodness for the solid battery.
So for all the people complaining that why didn’t the poor guy just plug in instead of cold starting the problem with that is early 2000’s especially Cummins not mention he’s on a 24 velve standard you can tell by the way he’s gassing her with those on and off puffs of smoke but point being back in that day of production diesel didn’t have head warmer plug ins like how they have universal year plug in now just saying
iTz NiQz Holy run on sentence
@@MrSamsamsammy yup
Grid heater bud. Not glow plugs but just plug her in be easier my 24v starts every time let it sit whole weekend -30 plugged in starts right up. Smoke cigarettes!
Owen Powers cigarettes are fucking disgusting.
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24v?
I love the sound of that truck
Nothing like having a hangover, going outside in -12 degrees, sucking cold air, then running back in a warm house PLOP!
I belive i would had plug it up for a while before trying to start it
You can run to wherever you needed to go and get back by the time damn thing started
Legend has it he’s still trying to start it
Nothing more satisfying than a diesel cold start.😁
Plug it in next time
Imagine the neighbors frustration
these as* holes and theirs junks!!! get a new diesel it doesn't matter if cold or freezing... it will start! its called technology..... junk that trash... from 20years ago... bums......!
That car just started up so well
My 07 started up at -18 degrees without the heater.. It started right up but it took it about thirty seconds to run decent.. I imagine the manifold heater got some heat in it by then and it smoothed out.. I never wait for the manifold heater cuz it starts so well..
May have grid heater checked ? My 01 Cummings started way easier at - 1 never ever plug it n and hadn't been started for a month !!
jack myers funny thing is the grid heater went out like a week later and just dropped it of at the shop today!😂
It’s my buddy’s truck!
Cummins not Cummings
jack myers yes it didn't
cummins
My 07 Cummins starts right up in negative 20 after sitting for a couple weeks
jacob dukes, doesn’t really matter that’s it’s 07 my friends 89 12 valve starts better than mine in the cold
Gavin Krueger unplugged? I belive you on the 07 but I had a 91 Cummins 12 valve and that old girl wouldn’t start in the winter without some Cosby in a can.
Wking14 if you have a properly working grid heater and decent batteries it should start up, also I would never use starting fluid on any diesel, especially one with a grid heater.. it could ignite in your intake.
Gavin Krueger just put a new grid heater in last February didn’t help. And I only use starting fluids in the winter. So theirs snow around to put the fire out
Wking14 I don’t know what to tell you, only thing I can think of is long term use of starting fluid can cause your motor to be dependent on it to start in cold temps. Can burn your valves or maybe maybe if you have high miles/ hours on your truck?
I love how the Pontiac G6 starts right away. It has you like "wait, what?"
yea that had me laughing lmao
A Little maintenance would go along way, almost all diesels around here start no issues at -35. Then again we are used to cold so injectors and preheats or glow plugs are Always good
I didn’t realize Cummins had glow plugs 🤣
DUDE! all that stress on the battery, starter, cables, and engine...all for a UA-cam video...smh. Yea it sounds good but shit. Plug it in it'll still smoke.
Nicholas Stinnett wouldn't matter if it was plugged in the grid heater went
Rob G what? They have grid heaters or am I mistaken what you're saying
Sounds like shit, that sounds good to you? Sounds like a dump truck running on 2 cylinders to me
ted s whats a dump truck sound like??
@@jakebrake6144 you serious? What are you 6?
The most satisfying end to a video
This is why I plug my truck in when we have an overnight snowstorm and I need to plow first thing
This guy doesnt know how to own a diesel properly
Right. I plug it in even at work
@@91HotRod idk what that is could you explain? I've never owned a diesel.
Nike Galaxy plugging in the block heater
@@steve4139 oh thanks, so basically when it's cold you plug in a block heater to start your diesel and be easier with the starter/crank
@@thisseagamer8165 ya it's a block heater and alot of our gas vehicles have them to, at least in BC
Makes me wonder if the diesel was Jelled up
Diffidently had some fuel issues. My 1999 24v always started on first cycle below zero
Modern diesel fuel has additives that prevent jelling, just like modern engine oil. Except for warming up the cab when you get in, letting your engine warm up isn't needed. It also helps to have a heated garage.
My 99 had the same 24V engine. Mine NEVER started hard in below zero weather. Once cycle of the grid heat and it always fired right off. Of course...I used Stanadyne Performance formula in the winter months. Perhaps that helped.
This one is probably dogged out
Do theee things not have glowplugs or something? I have an 80s 6.2 from GM and it starts easier than that.
Imagine being late for work. I'll stick to the V8.
imagine being late for work having to pull a heavy load, ill stick to diesel
@@504daniel7 - Good thing I don't pull heavy loads for a living! A nice V8 to haul my 4 wheelers is all I need. Anything over 13k lbs I'll just call this guy and read a newspaper until he arrive 45 minutes later 😂🤣 I'll save a lot of money not having to buy starters, as well. Yes V8/No diesel.
DaQuavius Johnson buy starters?🤣 see your not familiar with diesels at all lol diesel starters are made for that because believe it or not manufactures realize it gets cold up north and in Canada so they put starters to handle this kinds stuff on their trucks so its not hurting it
@@504daniel7 - Oh wow, apparently I don't know anything about heavy duty starters according to this diesel expert. Interesting! So you're telling me the excessive amount of strain on this starter is not affecting it, whatsoever?
DaQuavius Johnson no no no no diesel expert? i dont remember writing that at all or saying that you dont know anything i said “your not familiar” and i never said it dosnt strain the starter.. i said their built for it and can handle it
This is like an every day thing in Canada 😂 how is this a video
It’s like one of those badass putt putt cold start videos gone wrong
Sounds like my grandpas 95 John Deer Lawn Mower