Cold Weather

[DWalters]

Hey all, I am from Colorado. Spend most of my time in the central part of the state as well as some in the southern part. I was down at the southern part for a couple of days and the temps at night hit around 20 below on both nights. I have not added anything to the fuel and only plugged the truck in at night. Start up was fine and it was just a sluggish till it warmed up. I was just wondering if this is enough to do for the truck when it is that cold or if I should take some other steps. Any advice on this would be great.

 

[Challenger-II]

My advice is to use an anti-gelling additive. I have had my truck stop dead from fuel gelling in +20 degree weather. I learned the hard way about trusting the fuel dealers to winterize their fuel properly. The additive also helps clean the injectors.

 

[Fireman Dave]

Challenger-II is correct.



Also, I plug in anytime it's below 40 degrees. Not necessary at that temp, but it's easier on the engine to start it warmer.

 

[EricBu12]

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[Okie-Go]

20 below is what I call cold. Of course where I live 20 above would be considered cold.