Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Need Hot Diesel

[Houser]

Hi I'm In Alaska and new to the TDR site And new to owning a Dodge. I have an 02 H/O Ex cab Short bed and will be using mostly for my winter commute from Palmer to Anchorage. Its about a 100mi round trip so I want to try and wring as much economy out of the ole 6 banger as I can. As you all probably know, winter driving means lousy fuel economy But a an ex diesel owner friend of mine told me that if I installed a fuel preheater I would be able to get summer economy during the winter too.

Is this true? And if it is where can I get a fuel preheater.



Thanks

Mike wood

Palmer Alaska

 

[Big_Daddy_T]

Welcome aboard Mike. I am from Chugiak. As for fuel temp. Once the truck is up to operating temps the fuel in the tank can be quite warm. A fellow member had the fuel being pulled from a 5 gallon tank in the bed and after some mild motoring he said temps were near 150*. The fuel is used to cool the injection pump so 70% goes back to the tank. I dont see the need for a preheater personally but to each his own.

With the extended period we run on #1 a lubricity additive is a good investment. These pumps were not designed to run on #1.



An Espar preheater is nice. It heats the coolant by using diesel. They have a remote system that is very convenient. If you have money to throw away call Jeff at advance diesel in Anchorage. 278-1999. He has alot of bombing goods in stock and is quite knowledgable. He isnt on the cutting edge but he knows alot.

 

[Houser]

Need hot Diesel not

Thanks All

Looks like I'm already set up for preheating my fuel. Those cummins guys think of every thing.