Cold (Fridid) Weather Start Diesel?????
I am struggling with a gas vs diesel dilemma for myself. (Most recent generation of diesel). A concern that I have is cold weather start. For example, I am in the middle of nowhere deer hunting. I...
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I own a 2011 Ram and after sitting for over a month, it started at 5 degrees a couple weeks ago. I did plug in the engine heater for about a half hour before my starting test, but as cold as things were I doubt it made much difference. It had been not started due to a illness and frankly I was surprised after such a long time sitting the batteries were still up and while it turned slower than normal, it started with just a turn or two.
The question you ask about additives is the one that might generate the most debate. I only add something if the temps are consistently around 10 degrees or lower. After my truck started I did add a dose of Power Service to the tank, but the fuel the truck started on was untreated.
The Ram owners manual states that adding things like Power Service are un nessrary with todays fuels. I'm too busy to research this as completely as I'd like, so I err by adding a small amount when we reach the extreme limits of our cold weather.
Not looking for any debate either. This is just what I do and it works for me.
The question you ask about additives is the one that might generate the most debate. I only add something if the temps are consistently around 10 degrees or lower. After my truck started I did add a dose of Power Service to the tank, but the fuel the truck started on was untreated.
The Ram owners manual states that adding things like Power Service are un nessrary with todays fuels. I'm too busy to research this as completely as I'd like, so I err by adding a small amount when we reach the extreme limits of our cold weather.
Not looking for any debate either. This is just what I do and it works for me.
