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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OP,
The new diesels cold start really easy without the aid of a block heater as long as you have good batteries and running 5W40 oil. 10W30 is good down to 0F so you should be good there as well. Like many have said your truck will start up with no problem and be sure to fill up with the local diesel for the anti gel additive. I think temps below -20F is when your looking for a block heater.
Here's a cold start video showing how easy these Power Strokes start up in cold temps.
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The new diesels cold start really easy without the aid of a block heater as long as you have good batteries and running 5W40 oil. 10W30 is good down to 0F so you should be good there as well. Like many have said your truck will start up with no problem and be sure to fill up with the local diesel for the anti gel additive. I think temps below -20F is when your looking for a block heater.
Here's a cold start video showing how easy these Power Strokes start up in cold temps.
Link
