Diesels in cold weather
Not wanting to reignite the diesel vs gas wars but I would like to know for those that live in colder parts of the country, how does the diesel do in winter? I'm from the gulf coast and needless to sa...
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Mandalay Parr wrote:
I think there is a winter formula diesel fuel that won't gel.
Unless you fill an auxiliary tank down south and then drive north never using it, gel is a non-issue as all the stations switch to the winter blend.
Lots of diesel trucks operating in the north.
Prior truck was a 1992 7.3. It started fine down to -5F. I'd preemptively turn the key to on and when the "wait to start" light went out quickly turn off and then back on to give the glow plugs a head start. (this was without plugging in the engine block heater as we were living in apartment with a parking structure for the winter)
