How will my new F350 behave in cold temps?
I have a new F350 with the 6.7l turbo diesel. Here in NC it never gets cold enough for me to be concerned, but we may be travelling north after the holidays. Temps where we are going can get into the ...
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NRALIFR wrote:
The last time I checked, all the Powerstroke engines have the block heater element in them from manufacturing. I would be very surprised if that wasn’t still true. It’s a very inexpensive part, and installing it requires emptying and refilling the cooling system. The harness is the only thing added by ordering the engine heater.
My 2010 F450 didn’t have the cord when I bought it, and I added it. Whoever ordered my current truck included the block heater, and all I had to do was find where the cord was hidden.
Depending on year and the state they were delivered to, there may be no factory installed block heater unless ordered.
My 6.7 had no block heater so I installed one. Remove the right front fender liner, cover the starter with plastic and remove the plug installed in the block, then quickly screw the heater in. If you get prepared and work real fast there in only a minor amount of coolant loss.
I never had an issue starting in temperatures well below zero even when all electrical outlets were taken by old school (think 7.3) diesels.
