Chris Davis always keep mine above half or at least a quarter. Prevents air from creeping into the fuel line.. it's worse with Chevy but I suggest everyone does it
Good tip. An empty tank in cold weather will encourage condensation on the inside walls. This can end up in the fuel lines, progressing to the filter and freezing as the man said.
@@klutchkrazy5717 that's why god created FASS and Air Dog etc. I have a FASS and although I haven't fitted it/them, they come with the capability of adding diesel heating either by way of an electric heater element or by allowing coolant to flow through as a heat exchanger. Latter wouldn't be much help if the engine is cold to start with I guess. Lift pump keeps the lines pressurised before you even hit the starter motor.
Agreed, another thing I do is drain few ounces out of the fuel cup at the end of a day of driving in really cold weather. That gets any condensation water out before trouble starts.
I like this guy! I will definitely take the time to learn some things from him. New diesel owner here. Always been a car guy, just never owned a diesel. Learned a lot about the cold the past few days in Houston Texas.
Welcome aboard and thanks! We have several videos that will help you on your diesel ownership journey. We also recommend our Diesel University playlist to learn more about diesel trucks. ua-cam.com/play/PLnxFEGfR52djQy2Txep8oGb6JUyN9wDWV.html
having good batteries and plug the engine block heater are good solid advice if you own a 7.3L and 6.0L diesel, when my family had our 05 6.0L we plugged it in 5 hours before we needed to go down the road during winter time because the heui fuel system uses oil as a pumping medium to bump up the fuel pressure at the injectors so the engine oil needs to be fluid and not molasses.
Cold start instructions: 1. Have glow plugs that work. 2. See #1. A lot of these trucks have junk glow plug relays. The light will cycle and nothing is happening. Voltage check your GP feed side of the relay and make sure it works... The hot side will always be hot. The GP feed side will be hot only after about 1s of the key being in the on position.
you missed a huge one. make sure you use diesel fuel treatment! it will keep your fuel from gelling and will increase the longevity of your fuel system. Howe's is a great brand, it's pretty cheap and you can buy it at most any parts store or gas station. If you drive a 6.0 Powerstroke, they really like Hot Shot Secret if you have the money for it.
@@ApricotData474 A LOT of times especially if it's an early freeze or it doesn't usually freeze in the area (as the video pointed out), they might not have switched over; or don't ever. If in doubt, put it in. It won't hurt. Secondly, if you do change your filter regular and you think you may have come into contact with some water in your fuel, you can always bleed the bottom of the bowl with the little yellow lever behind the fuel pump. At least on the Fords. Water will always settle at the bottom.
Bwanar1 what about me thinking of getting a 97 Ford F-350 XLT diesel Crew cab 7.3L turbocharger Power Stroke and I'm going to extreme cold weather area what lubricant should I used to help the engine not get cold and stop
@@AlejandroP1980s I have had great luck with Rotella T6 Full Synthetic (5-40). It won't get cold and stop, but you might have to worry about starting it, when it's cold. Good Glow plugs, injectors help a lot, but nothing beats plugging it in when you can. Makes all the difference in the world. Oh yeah...and don't forget to have fresh coolant in your truck.
Well I was going to live off-grid and Canada in a diesel motorhome. Basically I just need to run that diesel generator in the winter. I'm kind of worried because it can drop down sometimes almost - 30
It is sad that this video is needed,people should know this stuff already. But i know there is someone that is going to watch this and say "THAT"S why my truck was hard to start yesterday!!!""..We all got to learn it somewhere, some how, and some time..
Any tips on cold morning starting on a 7.3 E450 well out camping? I currently have a trickle charger on the batteries, I also picked up a small generator, mostly for powering the block heater. I’m wondering on how to keep my batteries fully charged well out camping in it? I did buy a solar trickle charger, I just wish it had a power gauge to let me know the batteries are actually charging fully.
I like the solar charger idea. Also, running the block heater for a short time before startup should go a long way to giving you better starts in the winter. Does the E450 have an on board generator that you run for other things? If so, get yourself a charger for the batteries (like a marine batter maintainer) and have it run whenever you are using the generator.
Great points noted. Here in South Africa the Southern parts of the country can get real frosty in the winter. So the points you noted above are correct. A fuel additive to keep the diesel above the wax point where it don't flow is helpful, a bit of kerosene and 2 stroke oil mix sorts that out. And, the big one: We put an electric blanket over the motor and batteries to keep them warm. The cold temps increase the internal resistance of the batteries so keeping them warm makes a huge difference. It's something I learned from the military guys here. And if you have bad glow plugs, feed it air with a hair dryer or heat gun into the intake right at the manifold to get it going. Thanks for a good talk. Best regards from South Africa. Duncan
i will be getting a company pickup truck to drive on the winter i live in a apartment with outside parking a live in ontario the issue is i dont have a plug at my place where i could park, would i be fine having the truck parked outside without pluging?is is any alternatives i could do instead pluging the truck to eletricity?
It all depends on the truck and its condition. I would talk to your apartment manager/owner and see if you could find a alternative place to park with access to electric if this vehicle has problems starting during the winter.
Got down to O lol live in Canada and you will plug it from oct till summer if you starter turns slow it will not start worth shit plug your truck in and it will start a lot easier I should have changed mine yesterday fuel additive so it don’t tell
Yes this should have been mentioned!! I would say anything under 25-30°f is a good time to start plugging in, I set mine on a timer to come on about 3.5hrs before I leave for work..I'm in Massachusetts with a duramax and haven't plugged in unless its 15° or colder..I let it warm up for 10mins though..it is def less wear and tear on engine plugging in, I'm lazy sometimes. duramaxs will start in any temps up here in newengland haha.
evan1kx125 Thanks for the reply. I’m in PA and we don’t get as near cold temps as you up North but we do have our cold days because of living in the valley and having very harsh wind chill with teen digits. I, too, driver a DMax and so far haven’t needed to use anti gel or plugged in. Soon, I’m sure that will change
Being from Florida, I’m up here in Virginia with my ‘01 7.3, not our first winter by any means. BUT when you said “Miami and it’s 20 degrees out” I was thrown off. Then realized there’s more than one miami 😂
If your ever in a pinch in the cold weather. your truck starts running rough or misfiring. You suspect the fuel is starting to gel or wax up. Keep a bottle of rubbing alcohol in your truck. One bottle will pretty much take care of freezing up. That's a tip to get you down the road to a parts store or truck stop . Yes I have used rubbing alcohol. I am mechanic here in buffalo ny. it gets cold lol. great videos btw .
Fry's Acid Test . Also when your on the side of the road late at night. Where do suspect I should get jet fuel. I will stick with my methods they haven't failed me yet.
I have a 91.5 dodge I’ll give you three guesses what’s under the hood are I use Amsoil oil and gear lube‘s and all that stuff but also M-Zole has a product called cold flow and from what I’ve seen and independent testing it’s an extremely good product and just the other day it was about the 10° outside I went outside fired the old 580 super Rella and I don’t have a heat grid like my Dodge does and I had to crank out a couple times but it started no problem and anyway this is six in a row jim From Kennerdell a Pennsylvania
WOW. today I was almost left stranded my car wouldn’t start until the afternoon sun. The tow driver barely got it to jump start. He said the exact thing. It sounds like the fuel filter was the issue because the battery was healthy (until I drained it)
Does a 2000 GMC 2500 to have the plug because it’s before the Duramax and that’s what my mom has and we live here in Florida and it’s been give me a cold starts even when it’s not cold outside I mean granted she will try to think every single day because she has a car and she uses the truck for getting hay and horsefeed but still
If you forgot to plug it up because usually doesn’t get below freezing much in South Georgia but got up to 22 degrees, how long do you need to keep it plugged up before you can crank it. 30 min ? 1 hrs ? 2 hrs ? Thanks! Love you channel ! ❤ Gayla
Never owned a diesel powered veh but wanting one. I see the engine warmer is cool for heating the inside of truck etc. But do you have to plug it in to cold start in bad weather? Isn't that what the anti gel is far?
That Amsler product I was talking about cold cold flow improve her it really works very well also they have are a good quality fuel injection cleaner and lubricant which really helps a lot also cetane boost and all that that Yeah you guys have a good day and us first GEN guys we don’t have to replace two batteries we only have one and I’ll tell you what I don’t care how cold it is outside the truck I hit the heat grid and it rolls over maybe two revolutions and it’s running anyhow have a good day
what come to Wisconsin -50 F for about last ten hours 99 ford superduty F 250 7.3 plugged in over night -28 is temp wind chill is at -50 new batteries deep cycle this past summer no filter change since truck was built in 99 NEVER . First time truck snorted a bit to ever start in winter but about 15 revolutions and it went . sitting outside in direct wind . Normal 0 to 10 degrees F no need to plug in at all starts fine . 230 k on truck too
It's funny. When a guy sounds like this and is talking trucks, I'm soothed. If I'm getting heart surgery and the surgeon comes in sounding like this, I'm terrified
When is the best time to plug your truck in? Right after you get done running it or should you let it cool for a bit before you plug it in? Or does it not matter?
If you have the time a propane portable heater may work. I say propane bc you may be too far from electric source. Also a jump or two yes for both batteries! If your batteries are dead or dying they can get you to where you can fix your truck.
@@mikeglovic7254 yes that's fine. All my trucks make noises as they warm up. Gasers need less than a minute and your off. I let my powerstroke idle for a while especially when it's cold because the fuel can wax so I'd rather have it really warmed up before going.
Anthony Antinarella what about extreme cold weather I want a 97 Ford F-350 XLT crew cab diesel 7.3 Power Stroke and where I live the electricity goes and comes thanks to the electricity circuit not making contact thanks the extreme cold weather and wind do I have chance or not if I can't plug it in
i like to add to your list. i seen a lot of cummins start without them plugged in below 40f but your got to have full synthetic oil. i normal run 5-40w diesel oil. also make sure have number 1 diesel in. also make sure your intake heater is work up too. i watched my uncle start a 94 12v when it was -40 f and it made 3 revolutions and it was running
Shit it's 42 below with wind 20- regular, here in superior wi rite now, I have a 2015 F350 6.7 king ranch n run anti gel , plug in, and she fires up like it's 80 out
Oh also I forgot to mention when you use the code flow and prove or it won’t if your fuel‘s already gelled up it won’t undulate how are you know make it flow you have to put it in prior but Amsler also does carry a product that acts like rescue 911 or whatever all they call that stuff it’s a six and a row jim saying have a good day
You can send some of that surplus cold air down here to Australia....we've had a string of days where the temp is up around 48ºC (which is about 118ºF in your old US of A money).
"if you're down in Miami and it gets to 20 degrees" hahahahahaha, come to Canada and we'll show yah the real cold starts bud. -25 degrees or a lot colder up here eh
Lmao I don't recall Miami ever getting to 20 degrees lmao. Minnesota I've seen -40 tho and even colder in the far past. Gets crazier the further north you go.
I've got a 2000 F250, and it runs like NEW. I've put a set of Optima red tops, and I changed all the bulbs for LEDs in case I leave the door open. Didn't work... I can't drive at the moment, and the battery ran itself down after a few months. I'll throw a charge on it and see if it still works.
I have Optima Red Tops, in my '02 F350, and they have been working fine for over two years. You have some device that is draining your batteries. Either take your truck to a good shop that does electrical work (not the dealer), or do it yourself. My suggestion is, with the key off, pull the fuses one at a time, and use an ammeter to look for current flow. Remember, though, that if you have your door open, the dome light will be on, so it should show current flow, so try to do that one with the door closed. This will, most likely, tell you what circuit is suspect, then you can start looking at the individual devices on the circuit. I hope this is helpful.
Haha , maybe I’ll retire in Arizona but for now I’ll be staying put. My wife and I both have good jobs. It’s not as bad as it sounds , we live on an acreage, have four lakes within 20 mins, atv trails right out my backyard. And by the way you should add diesel fuel anti gel to your list.
@@raptordan6851 I think we are going to do an update video soon and we would definitely include that. We have found you folks that live up north are well versed in cold weather diesel info. In fact we often get good tips from our Canadian friends. Its the middle ground here in the states that seems to have the most issues. Lack of preparation for random extremes is when our phone rings the most for no start issues.
I think my fuel gelled today. I have a Fass 165 and havent drained the water seperator in 8k miles... Its -40f wind chills. Truck starts and idles ok but a soon as I put in drive it stalls after like 10 feet. (its 2016 LML) wonder what it is..
U forgot the antigell additive you add to the fuel so it doesn’t get too thick for the fuel pump to pump as well! If it’s below 20 degrees and you live down south put the additive in it may make you day a whole lot less frustrating
Kyle Wagner i bought a 97 7.3 powerstroke f350 this summer previous owner was a company and i think they always plugged in Minus 10 ish not plugged in yet started ok but hell i was hearing gassers were having a hard time startin so im happy my ol gm 6.5td at 15 would say screw you if not plugged in overnight
Awesome question. I always joke that it is hard to “wean” a truck off of plugging it in after you start. Of course, we all know that’s not the case. I think we are more conscious of the of how better the truck starts in cold conditions, the quicker our heat gets warm, etc. It’s all mental I think.
How many minutes do I need to let my Diesel warm up before I can drive? I live in California normally is around 55-65 degrees in the morning this time of year.
HELP. My truck does not have that plug in to keep the engine warm. I have an 86 1ton FORD F350 Crewcab 6.9 diesel flatbed truck. New crate motor, new a/c pump, new fuel injectors, new glo plugs, new radiators, new batteries today, and it's a nightmare to start. I'm in N.Ca. lower foothills 200-900 elevation but it is still hard to turn over when it gets cold at night. Turning the key is so stiff in am it takes both my hands to turn it (retired over 40 woman). God help me if there is a fire as I will no be able to get the truck started fast enough. Since it's an 86 it does not have that plug in or option to. So what can I do? I store my truck in a metal 4 sided carport on cement so air blows in bottom though totally protected from sun/rain etc. Please help me. Thanks.
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So I'm parking my truck and the truck stop that is no way you can get the ball rolling to plug it in your truck so I'm asking elevator I can use to plug it in and we'll fix that issue
It depends on the quality of fuel that you get and the makeup of the filter itself. As a good general rule of thumb, I change mine every other oil change. Consult your owners manual for the suggested change interval of your filter, however, changing your fuel filter at increased intervals is not going to hurt a thing.
@@thoroughbreddiesel I always let it warm up. My truck never hits 180 and when it's cold it stays under 170. Some people say that's too cold operating system. I think its fine.
Thoroughbred Diesel Thanks for a respond. I think I have (probably) one or two glow plugs broken, because my car didn't start this winter (below -10 degrees Celcius) and I had a new fuel filter and fully charged battery :(
When you get new batteries charge both of them separately, then parallel them charge them for another day. Get two battery warmers with a HVAC low temp thermostat set for -3*C or 29*F , then you can leave the battery warmers on all winter without cooking them. I use the 1/4" buggy cord to wrap them several times around the battery provides better contact with the battery. Tape epoxy glue, Skia Flex or shrink the ends keeps them from coming apart. What he didn't say was to provide how many hrs to warm up sufficiently for what temperatures. I have my own numbers. I use 0W/40 oil in the winter (-35*C) found it to better then the 5W/40 but take your pick as to the coldest temps you will be at. As cold oil in the pan is still that minus temp circulated into a warm/er block. I have had various success with the RTVed stick on oil pan heaters. (pisssseddd) Until this one is broken in I will just climb under and put two 150W magnetic heaters on for that hours. An 09 with 7,080 Km's on it. heheeeee.
Good video. New to owning a diesel. 2020 Ram 2500 Cummins. just subscribed and liked. I appreciate all your info. Really helps... Anyway to help support your channel with $$.
If your a first time buyer of a diesel and have no knowledge about them. My advice is get a 00-07 year model diesel. Many diesel now have whats called an aftertreatment system on it where it makes the exhaust come out cleaner, but have too many flaws and repair cost can go over $1K easily. Many of the older model diesels don't have the emission standard as they do now. They are built better, and last longer. These new trucks are nice, don't get me wrong, but as a Diesel Tech who sees these come in daily, I see more new trucks coming into my shop than the older trucks. My advice, get an older truck. they have kits out in the market to make it look modern. I have an 02 ford f350 with a 7.3L powerstroke has over 300k of miles on it. I completely change the bed and the cab to look like an 08 model truck.
I have a PowerStroke F250, I've driven the Chevy truck, handled like crap, doesn't even stop well. From what I understand, the Duramax is just a gasoline engine with a few tweaks. That's all I can vouch for. All I've done is replace the brakes ONCE, and two clutches (I do a lot of compression braking). I've always heard how good the Ford trucks are, but they looked too much like farm equipment. As soon as that 2000 model came out, I had to get one.
Why'd you get the F350 instead of the 250, I'm curious. My research tells me that it's got the same engine, same everything, just that you pay $2000 for the F350 logo on the fender.
Fry's Acid Test From an f250 to a f350 is not just logo and fenders. The capability of towing and performance are significant more in the f350 than a 250. The reason why is the transmission/differential gear ratio. The f350 can tow more and heavier loads than a 250. Plus the 350 comes with a dually setup. Where the weight of the load can distributed evenly or even better and a single rear wheel application. Like an f250. Not to mention the the higher you go in rate of capability, the more you get in pretty much commercial trucks or heavy duty vehicles, Due to that the vehicle can handle it better. I got f350 DRW due to I tow several different application, plus I have a what you call a repo lift, where they can tow vehicles. It does the job. Now if people who is going into a diesel truck from a gas, they might just pick a ford 250 or a GM/dodge 2500 because they might not do a lot of towing, but have that extra umpf to get the job done.
I was lucky enough that the complex I lived in had a single outlet on the wall between us and the neighbors, and there was a common outlet that I think the maintenance staff use for their vacuums and whatnot. My heater runs at about 1000w.
im looking at buying a diesel truck... you said to plug the truck in but i park across the street from my house... what if i cant plug the truck in is this part absolutely necessary to starting the truck?... sorry if this is a stupid question
No, it’s a good question. It’s really going to depend on where you live and how cold it gets, and also if the truck is going to be able to start on those cold mornings without being plugged in.
I'm not a diesel owner, but even I know he missed a big issue. Glow plugs. Bad plugs will make it REALLY hard to start your diesel truck, especially if it hasn't been plugged in.
The radiator covers will allow the truck to heat up faster, but so will plugging it in. If you plug your truck in you won’t take a chance on your truck overheating because it doesn’t have proper airflow.
The front won't make it any warmer or start any better, assuming it's been sitting long enough to get cold. It will make it run warmer once you get it started, especially at highway speed.
It indicates the Unicornium levels reaching your Flux Capacitor are inadequate. Little to no Unicornium reaching the Flux Capacitor? Little chance its going to get the 1.21 gigawatts. Fact.
great video. Hey I have own since new 2004 dodge 5.9. it still has the original factory batteries and starts good. I use Ctek chargers when the truck sits for any length of time. Once a year I set the charger in recondition mode and leave it to cycle correctly ( while the batteries are electrically seperated. No I don't charge both batteries while connected. All kidding aside I believe in the Ctek chargers and think they are one of the best made in the industry. I use the 7000 series. Please keep me charged up...I still learn a lot from you. but we will have to agree to disagree I aint buying any dang battery unless I need it. thank you. PS keep smilin
Is there anything special I need to know before changing my fuel filter? I know it's probably not good to introduce air in the line. Priming tips, sensor tips etc?
+Thoroughbred Diesel it is a 2013 silverado 6.6 duramax. I jumped in and got it changed but thanks. I did find out the hard way that the air bleeder screw is plastic and the head twists off pretty easy.lol. I do have another question though..I have 35 me till my truck only goes 4 mph and I have to go 60 miles to get a dpf delete done to it. is there any other way to reset the comp so I don't drive 4mph to get it to the shop? I have tried disconnecting the terminals and touching them together. Any ideas or just prepare for a scenic slow ride lol?
It's pretty easy to change. Just take off the plastic cover with the logo on it, behind that will be a black cap, which is the housing for the filter. It's even got a hole for a socket wrench. Just be sure to open the yellow lever to drain whatever's in the water separator, and you shouldn't have problems with air. The built-in drain valve from the factory should let you know that it should be OK. YMMV.
Someone may have removed your plug wire. Should be located on the passenger side of the motor, in the oil filter area. Find the element in the side of the block and look for a cord or follow it.
Great video. Another small tip is to keep a fair amount of fuel in the tank. Dont park it overnight with the fuel light blinking.
Chris Davis always keep mine above half or at least a quarter. Prevents air from creeping into the fuel line.. it's worse with Chevy but I suggest everyone does it
Good tip.
An empty tank in cold weather will encourage condensation on the inside walls. This can end up in the fuel lines, progressing to the filter and freezing as the man said.
@@klutchkrazy5717 that's why god created FASS and Air Dog etc. I have a FASS and although I haven't fitted it/them, they come with the capability of adding diesel heating either by way of an electric heater element or by allowing coolant to flow through as a heat exchanger. Latter wouldn't be much help if the engine is cold to start with I guess. Lift pump keeps the lines pressurised before you even hit the starter motor.
Yup never let my tank get below 1/4 tank ever.
Agreed, another thing I do is drain few ounces out of the fuel cup at the end of a day of driving in really cold weather. That gets any condensation water out before trouble starts.
his accent gives him more credibility.
@@ericcartmanther8308 and a Case tractor hat lol
Totally!
Couldn't understand a word.
c'mon guys he is indoors at work... you know that hat is on his desk, smokes in the truck and beer in the garage fridge.
@@1745vlad I'm not a native speaker, took a second to adjust :)
I wish my teachers in high school were like this
So true. I would have listened.
Shop: When's the last time you changed your fuel filter?
Truck Owner: Since the Mayflower come over here.
Zip Ties and Bias plies has the best videos on cold starts.... Spray the hell out of it with either!
I like this guy! I will definitely take the time to learn some things from him. New diesel owner here. Always been a car guy, just never owned a diesel. Learned a lot about the cold the past few days in Houston Texas.
Welcome aboard and thanks! We have several videos that will help you on your diesel ownership journey. We also recommend our Diesel University playlist to learn more about diesel trucks. ua-cam.com/play/PLnxFEGfR52djQy2Txep8oGb6JUyN9wDWV.html
Cold in Houston Texas??? Try starting a diesel up here in Canada 🤣
I need you as a motivational speaker in my life. Nice video. I drive an electric car. I don't even know why I'm here 😂😂😂
Good tips. But what if you are living on the road and you can't plug in so what would you do then?
Also use fuel additive for cold gelling temps. I use hot shots secret formula winter defense. I recommend that kind.
Love this guy! Keep the vids coming
Thanks! Will do!
having good batteries and plug the engine block heater are good solid advice if you own a 7.3L and 6.0L diesel, when my family had our 05 6.0L we plugged it in 5 hours before we needed to go down the road during winter time because the heui fuel system uses oil as a pumping medium to bump up the fuel pressure at the injectors so the engine oil needs to be fluid and not molasses.
Cold start instructions:
1. Have glow plugs that work.
2. See #1.
A lot of these trucks have junk glow plug relays. The light will cycle and nothing is happening. Voltage check your GP feed side of the relay and make sure it works... The hot side will always be hot. The GP feed side will be hot only after about 1s of the key being in the on position.
you missed a huge one. make sure you use diesel fuel treatment! it will keep your fuel from gelling and will increase the longevity of your fuel system. Howe's is a great brand, it's pretty cheap and you can buy it at most any parts store or gas station. If you drive a 6.0 Powerstroke, they really like Hot Shot Secret if you have the money for it.
Winter diesel fuel already has anti gel in it
@@ApricotData474 A LOT of times especially if it's an early freeze or it doesn't usually freeze in the area (as the video pointed out), they might not have switched over; or don't ever. If in doubt, put it in. It won't hurt. Secondly, if you do change your filter regular and you think you may have come into contact with some water in your fuel, you can always bleed the bottom of the bowl with the little yellow lever behind the fuel pump. At least on the Fords. Water will always settle at the bottom.
Bwanar1 what about me thinking of getting a 97 Ford F-350 XLT diesel Crew cab 7.3L turbocharger Power Stroke and I'm going to extreme cold weather area what lubricant should I used to help the engine not get cold and stop
@@AlejandroP1980s I have had great luck with Rotella T6 Full Synthetic (5-40). It won't get cold and stop, but you might have to worry about starting it, when it's cold. Good Glow plugs, injectors help a lot, but nothing beats plugging it in when you can. Makes all the difference in the world. Oh yeah...and don't forget to have fresh coolant in your truck.
Bwanar1 what brand of coolant is best
Well I was going to live off-grid and Canada in a diesel motorhome. Basically I just need to run that diesel generator in the winter. I'm kind of worried because it can drop down sometimes almost - 30
It is sad that this video is needed,people should know this stuff already. But i know there is someone that is going to watch this and say "THAT"S why my truck was hard to start yesterday!!!""..We all got to learn it somewhere, some how, and some time..
holybuba yet your here watching the same video hmmm
Like Southerners that don't know what cold weather is. I have seen 80 deg. changes in a drive from the south to the mountains of Montana.
The only way any of us can know things is by learning them. Apparently someone in your life taught you. We are learning here.
"That's a snowman... it's winter!" lmfao
I put two 500W halogen lights under the oil pan and throw a blanket over the hood.. never had a problem even in negative 40 temps..
I'm in Oregon, I put a oil pan heater on the side of the oil pan also. 2 plugs huge bill.
Exactly what I was looking for! Fuel filter....? I'm that guy!
Any tips on cold morning starting on a 7.3 E450 well out camping? I currently have a trickle charger on the batteries, I also picked up a small generator, mostly for powering the block heater. I’m wondering on how to keep my batteries fully charged well out camping in it? I did buy a solar trickle charger, I just wish it had a power gauge to let me know the batteries are actually charging fully.
I like the solar charger idea. Also, running the block heater for a short time before startup should go a long way to giving you better starts in the winter. Does the E450 have an on board generator that you run for other things? If so, get yourself a charger for the batteries (like a marine batter maintainer) and have it run whenever you are using the generator.
Great points noted.
Here in South Africa the Southern parts of the country can get real frosty in the winter.
So the points you noted above are correct.
A fuel additive to keep the diesel above the wax point where it don't flow is helpful, a bit of kerosene and 2 stroke oil mix sorts that out.
And, the big one: We put an electric blanket over the motor and batteries to keep them warm.
The cold temps increase the internal resistance of the batteries so keeping them warm makes a huge difference.
It's something I learned from the military guys here.
And if you have bad glow plugs, feed it air with a hair dryer or heat gun into the intake right at the manifold to get it going.
Thanks for a good talk.
Best regards from South Africa.
Duncan
Cool tips. Thanks!
3:31 if you have a fuel filter and haven't changed it since the Mayflower came over hear 😂😂😂 this video kept a smile on me throughout😂😂
Thanks! Pure comedy. 😝
i will be getting a company pickup truck to drive on the winter i live in a apartment with outside parking a live in ontario the issue is i dont have a plug at my place where i could park, would i be fine having the truck parked outside without pluging?is is any alternatives i could do instead pluging the truck to eletricity?
It all depends on the truck and its condition. I would talk to your apartment manager/owner and see if you could find a alternative place to park with access to electric if this vehicle has problems starting during the winter.
It’s -41 here in northern mn had it plugged in all night fresh fuel filter always before winter comes added additive but diesel still gelled up
Got down to O lol live in Canada and you will plug it from oct till summer if you starter turns slow it will not start worth shit plug your truck in and it will start a lot easier I should have changed mine yesterday fuel additive so it don’t tell
What’s the right temperature to have in order to plug your truck in? Also, plug in overnight or two or so hours before using the truck?
Yes this should have been mentioned!! I would say anything under 25-30°f is a good time to start plugging in, I set mine on a timer to come on about 3.5hrs before I leave for work..I'm in Massachusetts with a duramax and haven't plugged in unless its 15° or colder..I let it warm up for 10mins though..it is def less wear and tear on engine plugging in, I'm lazy sometimes. duramaxs will start in any temps up here in newengland haha.
evan1kx125 Thanks for the reply. I’m in PA and we don’t get as near cold temps as you up North but we do have our cold days because of living in the valley and having very harsh wind chill with teen digits. I, too, driver a DMax and so far haven’t needed to use anti gel or plugged in. Soon, I’m sure that will change
Being from Florida, I’m up here in Virginia with my ‘01 7.3, not our first winter by any means. BUT when you said “Miami and it’s 20 degrees out” I was thrown off. Then realized there’s more than one miami 😂
100% correct.
🍻 cheers
If your ever in a pinch in the cold weather. your truck starts running rough or misfiring. You suspect the fuel is starting to gel or wax up. Keep a bottle of rubbing alcohol in your truck. One bottle will pretty much take care of freezing up. That's a tip to get you down the road to a parts store or truck stop . Yes I have used rubbing alcohol. I am mechanic here in buffalo ny. it gets cold lol. great videos btw .
Considering that Ford says it can run on kerosene or jet fuel, I wouldn't worry about your method. Thanks for sharing.
Fry's Acid Test . No problem anytime.
Fry's Acid Test . Also when your on the side of the road late at night. Where do suspect I should get jet fuel. I will stick with my methods they haven't failed me yet.
Lol? So I thought everyone carried a 1gal jug of jet fuel in their diesel?
RayVal53 Lmao
Once it drops below zero I don't shut my truck off until it gets back above 32.
Fantastic!
Thank you! Cheers!
Great video!! 🙌🙌
Thank you 🙌
I have a 91.5 dodge I’ll give you three guesses what’s under the hood are I use Amsoil oil and gear lube‘s and all that stuff but also M-Zole has a product called cold flow and from what I’ve seen and independent testing it’s an extremely good product and just the other day it was about the 10° outside I went outside fired the old 580 super Rella and I don’t have a heat grid like my Dodge does and I had to crank out a couple times but it started no problem and anyway this is six in a row jim From Kennerdell a Pennsylvania
WOW. today I was almost left stranded my car wouldn’t start until the afternoon sun. The tow driver barely got it to jump start. He said the exact thing. It sounds like the fuel filter was the issue because the battery was healthy (until I drained it)
I put a heavy duty timer on mine so it dosnt run all the time it comes on 3 hours before I go to work shuts off about an hour after
Does a 2000 GMC 2500 to have the plug because it’s before the Duramax and that’s what my mom has and we live here in Florida and it’s been give me a cold starts even when it’s not cold outside I mean granted she will try to think every single day because she has a car and she uses the truck for getting hay and horsefeed but still
If you forgot to plug it up because usually doesn’t get below freezing much in South Georgia but got up to 22 degrees, how long do you need to keep it plugged up before you can crank it.
30 min ?
1 hrs ?
2 hrs ?
Thanks! Love you channel ! ❤
Gayla
I will have mine plugged up about 3 hours before I start. I use a timer at home and set it for 3 hours.
My plug in my 7.3 just shorted out and it miss having my truck already warmed up in the morning. No trouble starting though fires right up
Never owned a diesel powered veh but wanting one. I see the engine warmer is cool for heating the inside of truck etc. But do you have to plug it in to cold start in bad weather? Isn't that what the anti gel is far?
That Amsler product I was talking about cold cold flow improve her it really works very well also they have are a good quality fuel injection cleaner and lubricant which really helps a lot also cetane boost and all that that Yeah you guys have a good day and us first GEN guys we don’t have to replace two batteries we only have one and I’ll tell you what I don’t care how cold it is outside the truck I hit the heat grid and it rolls over maybe two revolutions and it’s running anyhow have a good day
what come to Wisconsin -50 F for about last ten hours 99 ford superduty F 250 7.3 plugged in over night -28 is temp wind chill is at -50 new batteries deep cycle this past summer no filter change since truck was built in 99 NEVER . First time truck snorted a bit to ever start in winter but about 15 revolutions and it went . sitting outside in direct wind . Normal 0 to 10 degrees F no need to plug in at all starts fine . 230 k on truck too
Thank you
It’s in the 50’s today in Florida and my truck would not start. I watched your video, plugged the truck and in 5 min the truck is working.
Awesome. Glad it helped!
if your truck cant start in 50F your truck needs worked on and fixed
It's funny. When a guy sounds like this and is talking trucks, I'm soothed. If I'm getting heart surgery and the surgeon comes in sounding like this, I'm terrified
When is the best time to plug your truck in? Right after you get done running it or should you let it cool for a bit before you plug it in? Or does it not matter?
do you leave it plugged in all night or I heard about 3 hours before start.
What can I do if I have an outside parking at an apartment and I can’t plug it in? Please help.
If you have the time a propane portable heater may work. I say propane bc you may be too far from electric source. Also a jump or two yes for both batteries! If your batteries are dead or dying they can get you to where you can fix your truck.
@@anthonyoer4778 is it normal for the idle to sound a bit rough when the engine is cold? and then when it warms up it sounds good..
@@mikeglovic7254 yes that's fine. All my trucks make noises as they warm up. Gasers need less than a minute and your off. I let my powerstroke idle for a while especially when it's cold because the fuel can wax so I'd rather have it really warmed up before going.
I had the same issue as you but I just asked all my apartment neighbors if they would care if I ran extension cords down to my parking spot.
Anthony Antinarella what about extreme cold weather I want a 97 Ford F-350 XLT crew cab diesel 7.3 Power Stroke and where I live the electricity goes and comes thanks to the electricity circuit not making contact thanks the extreme cold weather and wind do I have chance or not if I can't plug it in
i like to add to your list. i seen a lot of cummins start without them plugged in below 40f but your got to have full synthetic oil. i normal run 5-40w diesel oil. also make sure have number 1 diesel in. also make sure your intake heater is work up too. i watched my uncle start a 94 12v when it was -40 f and it made 3 revolutions and it was running
Lol this guy has a fun way of explaining it
My Landini dozer with a Perkins diesels won’t start at 30+F, no glow plugs on it.
It's been a start to a real cold winter out here in San Diego it dip down to 69 degrees
Rough hand you have been dealt. Definitely a fuel gelling type situation you got there. 😁
I’m going to only order my parts through thoroughbread just because I believe in you Wade lol
Thanks! 😅 I will do my best not to lead you astray.
Shit it's 42 below with wind 20- regular, here in superior wi rite now, I have a 2015 F350 6.7 king ranch n run anti gel , plug in, and she fires up like it's 80 out
Oh also I forgot to mention when you use the code flow and prove or it won’t if your fuel‘s already gelled up it won’t undulate how are you know make it flow you have to put it in prior but Amsler also does carry a product that acts like rescue 911 or whatever all they call that stuff it’s a six and a row jim saying have a good day
Lobe the video, man! Great stuff!
Appreciate it!
Could air in the fuel system be another problem too? thanks for your response
You can send some of that surplus cold air down here to Australia....we've had a string of days where the temp is up around 48ºC (which is about 118ºF in your old US of A money).
*takes a deep breath and blows hard in your direction*
@@thoroughbreddiesel I got a question can you push start a 4bt in the cold?
"if you're down in Miami and it gets to 20 degrees" hahahahahaha, come to Canada and we'll show yah the real cold starts bud. -25 degrees or a lot colder up here eh
DrumCoverPickles hell naw
Try -45 eh
I had bad batteries in my 04 cummins with 15w40 in it And I had to have a truck per battery to boost the truck in -43c
I'm aware I run 0w40 in winter now
Lmao I don't recall Miami ever getting to 20 degrees lmao. Minnesota I've seen -40 tho and even colder in the far past. Gets crazier the further north you go.
I've got a 2000 F250, and it runs like NEW. I've put a set of Optima red tops, and I changed all the bulbs for LEDs in case I leave the door open. Didn't work... I can't drive at the moment, and the battery ran itself down after a few months. I'll throw a charge on it and see if it still works.
I have Optima Red Tops, in my '02 F350, and they have been working fine for over two years. You have some device that is draining your batteries. Either take your truck to a good shop that does electrical work (not the dealer), or do it yourself. My suggestion is, with the key off, pull the fuses one at a time, and use an ammeter to look for current flow. Remember, though, that if you have your door open, the dome light will be on, so it should show current flow, so try to do that one with the door closed. This will, most likely, tell you what circuit is suspect, then you can start looking at the individual devices on the circuit.
I hope this is helpful.
20 degrees lmao it’s -39 here in Alberta today
You should move
Haha , maybe I’ll retire in Arizona but for now I’ll be staying put. My wife and I both have good jobs. It’s not as bad as it sounds , we live on an acreage, have four lakes within 20 mins, atv trails right out my backyard. And by the way you should add diesel fuel anti gel to your list.
@@raptordan6851 I think we are going to do an update video soon and we would definitely include that. We have found you folks that live up north are well versed in cold weather diesel info. In fact we often get good tips from our Canadian friends. Its the middle ground here in the states that seems to have the most issues. Lack of preparation for random extremes is when our phone rings the most for no start issues.
I think my fuel gelled today. I have a Fass 165 and havent drained the water seperator in 8k miles... Its -40f wind chills. Truck starts and idles ok but a soon as I put in drive it stalls after like 10 feet. (its 2016 LML) wonder what it is..
Try at -37
U forgot the antigell additive you add to the fuel so it doesn’t get too thick for the fuel pump to pump as well! If it’s below 20 degrees and you live down south put the additive in it may make you day a whole lot less frustrating
What about antigell additives?
Thank you
Wait!! should i build a Snowman first?
Absolutely
Hey guys I have a honest question. If you plug your truck does it get dependent on always being plugged in. Kinda like ether. ???
Kyle Wagner i bought a 97 7.3 powerstroke f350 this summer previous owner was a company and i think they always plugged in
Minus 10 ish not plugged in yet started ok but hell i was hearing gassers were having a hard time startin so im happy my ol gm 6.5td at 15 would say screw you if not plugged in overnight
Awesome question. I always joke that it is hard to “wean” a truck off of plugging it in after you start. Of course, we all know that’s not the case. I think we are more conscious of the of how better the truck starts in cold conditions, the quicker our heat gets warm, etc. It’s all mental I think.
What if you're camping -10? Can't plug in
Nathan Sundine
Small portable gas generator ...
How many minutes do I need to let my Diesel warm up before I can drive?
I live in California normally is around 55-65 degrees in the morning this time of year.
Like 15 seconds.. Haha thats not even cold enough to activate elevated idle..
HELP. My truck does not have that plug in to keep the engine warm. I have an 86 1ton FORD F350 Crewcab 6.9 diesel flatbed truck. New crate motor, new a/c pump, new fuel injectors, new glo plugs, new radiators, new batteries today, and it's a nightmare to start. I'm in N.Ca. lower foothills 200-900 elevation but it is still hard to turn over when it gets cold at night. Turning the key is so stiff in am it takes both my hands to turn it (retired over 40 woman). God help me if there is a fire as I will no be able to get the truck started fast enough. Since it's an 86 it does not have that plug in or option to. So what can I do? I store my truck in a metal 4 sided carport on cement so air blows in bottom though totally protected from sun/rain etc. Please help me. Thanks.
Something like this will work for any water-cooled engine, can be found on Amazon: Zerostart 3308003 Series 8000 Light Duty Circulation Heater, 5/8" Diameter Inlet/Outlet | CSA Approved | 120 Volts | 1500 Watts
Anyone wanna tell me anything about a 2002 Ford E450 7.3 that im about to go buy? New to Diesel and just wanting to know if this is a good truck?
#4 fuel treatment
So I'm parking my truck and the truck stop that is no way you can get the ball rolling to plug it in your truck so I'm asking elevator I can use to plug it in and we'll fix that issue
#4 space heater for under the truck fire that up first
Agreed 100 percent
Every when should the fuel filter be changed?
Depends on your fuel quality. I suggest changing your stock fuel filter, on most applications, every 10,000 miles.
truck would not start i porred warm water over filter housing fire up third go ?
How often to change the fuel filter?
It depends on the quality of fuel that you get and the makeup of the filter itself. As a good general rule of thumb, I change mine every other oil change. Consult your owners manual for the suggested change interval of your filter, however, changing your fuel filter at increased intervals is not going to hurt a thing.
4. Good glow plugs
CUMMINS!
Harvey Smith what I was thinking
Where is plug on vw minivans
What is too cold operating temp for a cummins?
In freezing temps, I would let the truck warm a little before you push the engine too hard. That is a personal preference.
@@thoroughbreddiesel I always let it warm up. My truck never hits 180 and when it's cold it stays under 170. Some people say that's too cold operating system. I think its fine.
What about glow plugs/heater plugs?
Yes, make sure you let your glowplugs run a full cycle.
Thoroughbred Diesel Thanks for a respond. I think I have (probably) one or two glow plugs broken, because my car didn't start this winter (below -10 degrees Celcius) and I had a new fuel filter and fully charged battery :(
I usually turn the key on, wait for the 'Wait to Start" to go off, turn the key off and back on, and it seems to help.
When you get new batteries charge both of them separately, then parallel them charge them for another day.
Get two battery warmers with a HVAC low temp thermostat set for -3*C or 29*F , then you can leave the battery warmers on all winter without cooking them. I use the 1/4" buggy cord to wrap them several times around the battery provides better contact with the battery. Tape epoxy glue, Skia Flex or shrink the ends keeps them from coming apart.
What he didn't say was to provide how many hrs to warm up sufficiently for what temperatures. I have my own numbers.
I use 0W/40 oil in the winter (-35*C) found it to better then the 5W/40 but take your pick as to the coldest temps you will be at. As cold oil in the pan is still that minus temp circulated into a warm/er block. I have had various success with the RTVed stick on oil pan heaters. (pisssseddd) Until this one is broken in I will just climb under and put two 150W magnetic heaters on for that hours. An 09 with 7,080 Km's on it. heheeeee.
I have a 2005 Ford F-350 but I ant seem to find the plug can it be located anywhere else ? .
The cord could be missing. You will want to look on the passenger side of the block for the original heater to see if the cord is missing.
I have a 2005 f 250, it didnt come with the plug.
Is it ok to leave your truck plugged in all year round?
No need to in warmer temps. Unless you like paying for extra electric on your bill. I never plug mine in until it hits the 20 degree temps and lower.
Good video. New to owning a diesel. 2020 Ram 2500 Cummins. just subscribed and liked. I appreciate all your info. Really helps... Anyway to help support your channel with $$.
Thanks! Welcome to the diesel community.
I'm gonna get a diesel truck what should I get a power stroke duramax or a cummins
Get the truck that you have confidence in. All three brands are good trucks. Find one that’s not been ragged out!
If your a first time buyer of a diesel and have no knowledge about them. My advice is get a 00-07 year model diesel. Many diesel now have whats called an aftertreatment system on it where it makes the exhaust come out cleaner, but have too many flaws and repair cost can go over $1K easily. Many of the older model diesels don't have the emission standard as they do now. They are built better, and last longer. These new trucks are nice, don't get me wrong, but as a Diesel Tech who sees these come in daily, I see more new trucks coming into my shop than the older trucks. My advice, get an older truck. they have kits out in the market to make it look modern. I have an 02 ford f350 with a 7.3L powerstroke has over 300k of miles on it. I completely change the bed and the cab to look like an 08 model truck.
I have a PowerStroke F250, I've driven the Chevy truck, handled like crap, doesn't even stop well. From what I understand, the Duramax is just a gasoline engine with a few tweaks. That's all I can vouch for.
All I've done is replace the brakes ONCE, and two clutches (I do a lot of compression braking). I've always heard how good the Ford trucks are, but they looked too much like farm equipment. As soon as that 2000 model came out, I had to get one.
Why'd you get the F350 instead of the 250, I'm curious. My research tells me that it's got the same engine, same everything, just that you pay $2000 for the F350 logo on the fender.
Fry's Acid Test From an f250 to a f350 is not just logo and fenders. The capability of towing and performance are significant more in the f350 than a 250. The reason why is the transmission/differential gear ratio. The f350 can tow more and heavier loads than a 250. Plus the 350 comes with a dually setup. Where the weight of the load can distributed evenly or even better and a single rear wheel application. Like an f250. Not to mention the the higher you go in rate of capability, the more you get in pretty much commercial trucks or heavy duty vehicles, Due to that the vehicle can handle it better. I got f350 DRW due to I tow several different application, plus I have a what you call a repo lift, where they can tow vehicles. It does the job. Now if people who is going into a diesel truck from a gas, they might just pick a ford 250 or a GM/dodge 2500 because they might not do a lot of towing, but have that extra umpf to get the job done.
is there something that you can carry and plug in the diesel
Really not unless you carried a generator with you. But if you are traveling it may be a good idea to take an extension cord with you.
I was lucky enough that the complex I lived in had a single outlet on the wall between us and the neighbors, and there was a common outlet that I think the maintenance staff use for their vacuums and whatnot. My heater runs at about 1000w.
what about fuel adjective I never owned a diesel before but will that work?
Lucas fuel cleaner every time you fill up!
A fuel adjective, huh?
im looking at buying a diesel truck... you said to plug the truck in but i park across the street from my house... what if i cant plug the truck in is this part absolutely necessary to starting the truck?... sorry if this is a stupid question
No, it’s a good question. It’s really going to depend on where you live and how cold it gets, and also if the truck is going to be able to start on those cold mornings without being plugged in.
i live in ohio/northern kentucky those are the two places my car is parked the most
If you have good batteries, I would suggest a couple of cycles of the WAIT TO START lamp before starting. This may ease the starts. Good luck!
thank you
I'm not a diesel owner, but even I know he missed a big issue. Glow plugs. Bad plugs will make it REALLY hard to start your diesel truck, especially if it hasn't been plugged in.
sir, if diesel engines ignite from sheer pressure ( no spark plugs ) then how does it stops? tnx
No air= no bang
No fuel=no bang
What are your thoughts on Winter Fronts to close off diesel grills?
The radiator covers will allow the truck to heat up faster, but so will plugging it in. If you plug your truck in you won’t take a chance on your truck overheating because it doesn’t have proper airflow.
Thoroughbred Diesel Thank you for your insight. That makes a lot of sense.
The front won't make it any warmer or start any better, assuming it's been sitting long enough to get cold. It will make it run warmer once you get it started, especially at highway speed.
Thank you so much for your informative video.
No problem. Happy to help.
Dagum? brand of battery?
i wonder what that "water in fuel" light is for?
It indicates the Unicornium levels reaching your Flux Capacitor are inadequate. Little to no Unicornium reaching the Flux Capacitor? Little chance its going to get the 1.21 gigawatts. Fact.
great video. Hey I have own since new 2004 dodge 5.9. it still has the original factory batteries and starts good. I use Ctek chargers when the truck sits for any length of time. Once a year I set the charger in recondition mode and leave it to cycle correctly ( while the batteries are electrically seperated. No I don't charge both batteries while connected. All kidding aside I believe in the Ctek chargers and think they are one of the best made in the industry. I use the 7000 series. Please keep me charged up...I still learn a lot from you. but we will have to agree to disagree I aint buying any dang battery unless I need it. thank you. PS keep smilin
Huh normally i just look at the plug and just wonder why its there. (Just kidding), Very nice video, very helpful.
lol. Thanks!
Is there anything special I need to know before changing my fuel filter? I know it's probably not good to introduce air in the line. Priming tips, sensor tips etc?
+Holden Hronek What year and make truck?
+Thoroughbred Diesel it is a 2013 silverado 6.6 duramax. I jumped in and got it changed but thanks. I did find out the hard way that the air bleeder screw is plastic and the head twists off pretty easy.lol. I do have another question though..I have 35 me till my truck only goes 4 mph and I have to go 60 miles to get a dpf delete done to it. is there any other way to reset the comp so I don't drive 4mph to get it to the shop? I have tried disconnecting the terminals and touching them together. Any ideas or just prepare for a scenic slow ride lol?
+Holden Hronek I would suggest not driving it and having it towed.
+Thoroughbred Diesel Will do. thanks
It's pretty easy to change. Just take off the plastic cover with the logo on it, behind that will be a black cap, which is the housing for the filter. It's even got a hole for a socket wrench. Just be sure to open the yellow lever to drain whatever's in the water separator, and you shouldn't have problems with air. The built-in drain valve from the factory should let you know that it should be OK. YMMV.
In Canada I use winter fuel .. Don't they use winter diesel in the states ..
Depends where in the States...MN yes!
you betcha, great ferkin accent mate
My 2005 Cummins don’t got a plug in ???
Someone may have removed your plug wire. Should be located on the passenger side of the motor, in the oil filter area. Find the element in the side of the block and look for a cord or follow it.
Thoroughbred Diesel learn something new I was told the new Cummins didn’t need plug in . Learn something new