Keeping Diesel Engine Warm
My dodge dually Cummins engine is very hard to start when cold. At home or camping with hookups I can plug in the block heater but what can be done when boondocking.
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I didnt read this whole thing, but have you pulled the starter yet? Brushes are probably worn.
I wouldnt plug in my 05 CTD unless it was colder than -25*F, thats below zero. Only diesel that ever failed to start for me was my old 2000 and it was -35*F and not plugged in. I had to plug it in for 2 hrs and jump it. But it had 15w-40 oil in it. All my diesels got 5w-40 after that. It ran in 3cyl mode for 45 mins, and sounded like the rods were trying to evacuate from the block.
I wouldnt plug in my 05 CTD unless it was colder than -25*F, thats below zero. Only diesel that ever failed to start for me was my old 2000 and it was -35*F and not plugged in. I had to plug it in for 2 hrs and jump it. But it had 15w-40 oil in it. All my diesels got 5w-40 after that. It ran in 3cyl mode for 45 mins, and sounded like the rods were trying to evacuate from the block.
