Agreed. One of the most memorable experiences I had was working aboard a ship 12 hr's NW Norway coast in a blizzard with the ship rocking quite a bit despite the dynamic positioning as I directed two ROV's (Remotely Operated Vehicles) and a crane from the ship deploying assets to the seabed. I had a porthole in my litter office and it was great. My chair moving around, the monitors showing what was going on underwater oblivious to the topside weather conditions.
Coming from someone who has experienced a lot of gelling. I recommend keeping a spare fuel filter on hand and diesel 911 anti gel in case you have another situation like this.
If u filled up in Washington it is summer fuel, in Canada it would be p30 winter grade. In Yukon P40, minus 40 pour Here in Yukon we run diesel additive all winter in our f350s, generators and heavy equipment
It’s so cold in Churchill Manitoba we use P50. Every fall you have to put conditioner in your fuel tanks to combat condensation that you accumulate during the spring and summer months.
I was wondering that! I live in ireland and my diesel engine died exactly like this guys ford at the start did but it was "only" -7C but in one of his previous videos he was saying the diesel he was using had some crazy gelling point of like -50. I never thought about different grades and additives to/for the diesel.... Now i know!
LORD and Company! and Out of The Blue Into The Black: PURPLE! What a -14 degrees fahrenheit it was the other night here in Central New York Wishing That Oui Had A Woodstove! >268,000mi/1999 Ford Ranger/Starter Issues!
Having lived in northern Canada all my life my suggestion for traveling in Canada in the cold at night in the boonies with a diesel is Kleen-Flo Diesel Fuel Conditioner . It works . If Tim's truck was mine I'd put half a one liter container in each tank every second or third fill up .
Lifelong Alaskan here that loves the educational aspect of your channel. I love channels such as yours that educate along the way. A nice balance of fun and educations. Thank you for taking us along on your travels and teaching me so much along the way.
Angel?...she is a whitewater kayaker, lives in Prince George (cold), pretty much not a big ask.....angel? really..come on...come on...really? Angel....Just a friend hosting a friend, not the first guest to have problems starting a vehicle in winter....albeit, and noisy stinky ford diesel...notorious for upsetting neighbours....every morning starts would wear anybody down...I know when one of those pulls up next to where I sleep I am sure happy to see it rolling off..and never coming back. These videos are all about the cold starts it seems. He would have been OK...just set his phone on video record next to the guage...he just wanted to get a pretty face into the video is all...
Tim, an old military trick to start cold engines is to hook up hose from a running engine exhaust to the one you are trying to start. The exhaust from a generator might work. The hot air will warm up the block, fuel pump etc. Merry Christmas
Timmy, diesel can hit its cloud point (when wax start to separate out of the fuel giving it a cloudy appearance) at temperature as high as 20F depending on blend. It does not need to "gel" to plug up your fuel filter and restrict flow to the point of engine stalling. Especially at the start of the winter season, it's a good idea to put your own additives in diesel anytime you experience temperature lower than 30F. As some fuel station may have less traffic and their summer blend may be sitting in the tank for longer than it should.
In 1986 when I moved to Alaska, I and my family got stuck at Pink Mountain at that gas station for two days because of a late spring blizzard. Good memories.. =)
I hate that the door open chime is the same as engine problem chime. It's nerve racking after you've had the dreaded check engine chime in and thousands of dollars of repairs... 👍
When I watch your channel, I can't help but think about my dad. He always wanted to drive from upstate NY to Alaska. I'm sure he would have loved watching your channel, and he was a Ford guy. Merry Christmas and God bless you.
My heart always skips a beat when watching Timmy’s videos. I watch with anticipation as to whether or not the truck will start or leave him stranded for a few days. In the end, magical mechanic Timmy always comes out on top!!!!
I can’t wait until I can do this stuff. I’ve done the long distance hiking thing and I feel this is my calling for my next chapter in life. Thanks for the videos you have inspired me to
I love your channel, I initially started watching to follow your adventures, now I watch to see "Timmy's Truck Troubles" You have more patience than I do sir.
Glad it was just fuel! I live in Montana and I always carry a bottle of diesel 911 with me in my diesel, I highly recommend hot shots diesel additive especially for the older diesels that were made back in the days before ultra low sulphur. Running the hot shots gives you more lubricity like the old diesel used to be. Love the videos man! Greetings from Montana!
Watching you working on the ford with all the snow on the ground and cold makes me think about when I’d have to wrench on my car outside in Michigan winters. 0f (not including windchill), frozen ground and pavement, etc. changing oil, water pumps, the whole nine yards. I sympathize with you man. Until people have been in the situation, they don’t realize how miserable it is. Thanks for the awesome videos and safe travels!
Amazing how bad diesel can really screw you no matter what vehicle you’re driving. Hard to do sometimes, but filling your diesel at commercial truck stops that go through lots of diesel fuel is one of the few ways to help with that. Stay on all fours and Merry Christmas and best wishes for a healthy and prosperous New Year. By the way, since you have no EGR, catalytic converters or a DEF system, you can run your 7.3 PS at a normal idle with no detriment to your engine or battery. Old technology for the win…
I always add Lucas oil fuel treatment to my Semi every time I fill it up especially in Southern States that don't treat their fuel regardless of whether it's a LOVE'S or PILOT!!! Great video Tim!!
Timmy : why don’t you travel with an OBD scanner with all your check engine lights you encounter? A BlueDriver scanner from Amazon would be ideal for your glovebox.
i think his truck is a 1996, GASOLINE vehicles 96 and newer had OBD. diesels weren't required to have OBD until 1997. so it's possible Tim's truck doesn't have an OBD port. i have blue driver and a obdlink scanners, the obdlink is faster but doesn't do advanced vehicle specific diagnostics, while my blue driver can read ABS, transmission, airbag system codes. 1996 is the earliest year for OBD II so it might not give that much diagnostic data. being a 1996 diesel, Tim's ford may not have an OBD port, or a standard compliant OBD system. If it were an option, I would imagine Timmy would have no problem using a scanner to help diagnose issues, he doesn't seem shy when it comes to using tech, drones, starlink, etc..
2:36 Love that you grabbed for the jacket immediately like St. Mark, maintaining body heat! Praying for you on your journey. Thanks for all you do Timmy! Merry Christmas.
Wow. Your friend kim she's the bomb she's jumps right in trying to help on a powder day to help you out. That's just unheard of so cool. She definitely's a keeper!!!
Love your winter videos in Alaska Timmy even the entire house remodel please keep on doing what your doing every time I’m stressed out I come home after work and throw one of your videos on an just kick back an relax. Been watching for the past 4 years Thank you
I always keep set of filters in my personal truck. And in my work truck I keep filters for every equipment type that runs in the winter I might have to work on! Great videos!
Tim! I always run hot shot secret EDT with every tank, and Extreme treat in the winter every other tank! It’s worth the investment, especially in winter. The smallest amount of moisture in diesel can cause it to start to gel at low temps. I also avoid any low traffic fuel stations due to the diesel sitting longer and drawing more moisture. GOOD LUCK MY DUDE!
❤ that’s right to me about enjoying life. My form of adventure is to take a little short turnaround to Nashville to see my favorite guitar player of all time-Tom Bukovac who actually talked about your videos in one of his recently . It was a good gift from me to me enjoyed by me.Merry Christmas Timmy
It is so awesome with that small cabin on the back end of your truck. Stop and sleep when wanting to, thank you for the tips on survival. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Blessings
It's so nice to see these winter roads trips. If someone is following the safety tips, it is great. Love the snow season. Best wishes Timmy for a Happy New Year in 2025.
Its funny how a gas station with water in their diesel tank will give the old 7.3 a bad reputation. I guess the lesson is that when the temp drops below freezing, just put the additive in the tank. Not always easily remembered after crusin thru the summer and fall with decent temps. Glad you got it sorted out without too much trouble. 🤘✌️
Have been watching your channel for quite a while and love the content. You drove right through the area where I grew up (2 hrs north of Prince George), cool to see some familiar snowy scenery!
Your tips for safe travels in winter are 100% right on, they kept me ready & safe through rocky mtn high snow country business traveler over 40 years on the road. Merry Christmas 🎄
Kims the best! This was stressful, I love your content, but this was hard to watch! I could feel your anxiety as it built up, but seeing you relax as the truck started running smoothly was the best. Here's wishing you all the best over the Holidays!
Happy to see I'm not the only one, I watch while on the treadmill, makes a 3 mile run or walk so enjoyable. I taught my kids this trick. We watch the videos anyway, mine as well move while we enjoy!
Maybe for parked nights find a way to incorporate a 12v pump heat loop and put a copper coil coolant line into the cabin near the wood stove and fire up the pump and stove before even trying to start truck, takes a while but definitely will warm up the engine.maybe a rubber line near the fuel tank and lines too. Use valves like semis and buses to shut off loop.
Another great video... as a Diesel Driver... The bad Fuel part of the video was great to hear!!! And hearing how the additive cleared it right up!! 🤘 Good Stuff..
So, two things: First, the vehicle doesn't 'feel' windchill so the air temp is what it is. I suspect the fuel you have had excessive water in it. Second, to save yourself time and assist in diagnosing you can easily do a google search for the CPS sensor test. I did a 10 second search and the resistant across the leds is 800-1000 ohms. I do this all the time diagnosing mechanized equipment in my little world. It's saved me $$$$ in not buying useless parts. Good vid again, as always!
Agreed re the truck not feeling wind chill. The temp is what it is. The "wind" increases the rate of heat loss. If the ambient air temp is 0 degrees F, an object will lose heat down to 0 degrees faster in the wind vs no wind.
Long, cold and lonely. Brother you said it! Back in my trucking days that was my favorite time to cover distance. And make sure that the music doesn’t get you too pumped up and get to pushing your luck with the skinny pedal 🎉
I do too, I have an '02 7.3 f250, it's my backup to the newer F350. What's nice is it can sit for weeks and it'll still start. I have one of those solar battery chargers and I just go out every week or so and just run it and idle it and drive it around the neighborhood and park it again. It's got 300 k miles and doesn't sound any different than the day I got it in 02.
@TruckHouseLife Only after one is comfortable with themselves, their desires, and their romantic lives. Hence, why so many commenters only see a rolling hookup fest instead of healthy friendships. Then again, I'm old and married, so what do I know?
I drove a 26 foot moving truck with an auto trailer from Minneapolis, MN, to Portland, OR, in 2003 during the winter. I had the radiator freeze up on me in Bismarck, ND, the first night. Towed to a shop to have it fixed. Needless to say, I wised up and kept the truck running at night with diesel fuel additive parked outside the motels I stayed at the remainder of the journey. Quite the experience. Thanks for all the great videos! 🤙
So glad you weren't on the side of the road when that happened, your videos are so entertaining and enjoyable love your common sense that you have as you travel
Maybe you should get an extension cord with a light 💡 on it and put it under the hood or next to the oil pan when you park next to your friends house. And maybe a card board fence to put around the front of the truck. I’ve lived in cold 🥶 areas for years and have tried many different tricks to get it old trucks to start.
I installed an Espar coolant heater on my 60 series DDA and eliminated cold start issues. Of course it doesn't heat or condition your fuel but I highly recommend it.
I love how she made the “Found On Road Dead” joke. I’ve had people make those jokes when I had an old Ford truck. Now I get the Chevy jokes since I have a 96 K2500 now. At least your truck and mine are easy to work on….
@@RhinoMechanicalbc OMG! You have a libtard news outlet in Canada too. No one said they would invade you. Trump made a joke to your dipshit President that if he couldn't deal with the tariffs to become the 51st state. That was all
Tim, just so you know you have quite a few dead light sensors on one of your cameras. They really show up at night as they are like bright white spots in the dark. Awesome video!
Just so you know the alaska highway is from Dawson Creek to Alaska, you were going through the pine pass (highway 97) where you turned onto the highway at the chevron that's the alaska highway. Also that chevron definitely has diesel pumps. The two outer pumps have diesel, you drove right by them
Merry Christmas and happy New Year keep up the great videos i try to always give you a thumbs up i live in New Orleans so i do appreciate the difficulties live up their i did live in cold states when i was younger so when i watch you i thank the lord i not in the cold
This guy loves these situations. Driving the old truck is a part of him. He get endorphins from the old beaten down truck that might not make it. Keep doing what you are doing a newer more reliable truck would ruin you.
I don't know why but there is nothing cozier than watching winter mayhem from the comforts of home. Merry Christmas Timmy, truck and all!
Agreed. One of the most memorable experiences I had was working aboard a ship 12 hr's NW Norway coast in a blizzard with the ship rocking quite a bit despite the dynamic positioning as I directed two ROV's (Remotely Operated Vehicles) and a crane from the ship deploying assets to the seabed. I had a porthole in my litter office and it was great. My chair moving around, the monitors showing what was going on underwater oblivious to the topside weather conditions.
Great post !
Ya definitely from home lol
Yea im pretty warm rn
Agree!
Coming from someone who has experienced a lot of gelling. I recommend keeping a spare fuel filter on hand and diesel 911 anti gel in case you have another situation like this.
He have all that stuff when it's realy cold
Or seafoam
Great advice. I'd carry a "911 red" everywhere I go in the Winter. Best advice would be to dose fuel before temps drop below freezing.
This man. Is aunt don’t know.
When two sash t.
@@vella4897 ???????????????
If u filled up in Washington it is summer fuel, in Canada it would be p30 winter grade. In Yukon P40, minus 40 pour
Here in Yukon we run diesel additive all winter in our f350s, generators and heavy equipment
It’s so cold in Churchill Manitoba we use P50. Every fall you have to put conditioner in your fuel tanks to combat condensation that you accumulate during the spring and summer months.
I was wondering that! I live in ireland and my diesel engine died exactly like this guys ford at the start did but it was "only" -7C but in one of his previous videos he was saying the diesel he was using had some crazy gelling point of like -50. I never thought about different grades and additives to/for the diesel.... Now i know!
Meilleurs vœux à vous tous
I’ve lived in a lot of cold places and there is always the ubiquitous helpful neighbor when a vehicle won’t start.
LORD and Company! and Out of The Blue Into The Black: PURPLE! What a -14 degrees fahrenheit it was the other night here in Central New York Wishing That Oui Had A Woodstove! >268,000mi/1999 Ford Ranger/Starter Issues!
Yes!, But did you help the good neighbor the helped you out by helping him scoop snow off of his driveway like Timmy did?
Oh, wait... nevermind
@ Yup, paying it forward is the best way.
Good people being good neighbours!
That sounds like the ipr is laying down
Having lived in northern Canada all my life my suggestion for traveling in Canada in the cold at night in the boonies with a diesel is Kleen-Flo Diesel Fuel Conditioner . It works . If Tim's truck was mine I'd put half a one liter container in each tank every second or third fill up .
About one ounce per gallon is recommended. A liter is good for 16 gallons of diesel.
Lifelong Alaskan here that loves the educational aspect of your channel. I love channels such as yours that educate along the way. A nice balance of fun and educations. Thank you for taking us along on your travels and teaching me so much along the way.
“Come out in the cold and watch this gauge for me real quick” ok she says. What an angel
Angel?...she is a whitewater kayaker, lives in Prince George (cold), pretty much not a big ask.....angel? really..come on...come on...really? Angel....Just a friend hosting a friend, not the first guest to have problems starting a vehicle in winter....albeit, and noisy stinky ford diesel...notorious for upsetting neighbours....every morning starts would wear anybody down...I know when one of those pulls up next to where I sleep I am sure happy to see it rolling off..and never coming back. These videos are all about the cold starts it seems. He would have been OK...just set his phone on video record next to the guage...he just wanted to get a pretty face into the video is all...
@@greyfisher3897 You must be the guy the 40 year old virgin movie was made about!! Can I get a signature?
@@greyfisher3897 do you ever know when to shut the fuck up, no ones going to read all that garbage you just spewed
@@greyfisher3897 buddy, why are you FLABERGASTED . Relax dude holy hell.
@@greyfisher3897damn. You’re fun at parties I bet
Tim, an old military trick to start cold engines is to hook up hose from a running engine exhaust to the one you are trying to start. The exhaust from a generator might work. The hot air will warm up the block, fuel pump etc. Merry Christmas
Very clever
How do you get exhaust heat when it won't start? And after it's running, it gets warm from the engines heat.
@@davidgriffin14 Read a little carefully
@@davidgriffin14separate vehicle running …
@@t24hy44 I'm a normal Canadian that figured that out... its common sense lol
Timmy, diesel can hit its cloud point (when wax start to separate out of the fuel giving it a cloudy appearance) at temperature as high as 20F depending on blend. It does not need to "gel" to plug up your fuel filter and restrict flow to the point of engine stalling. Especially at the start of the winter season, it's a good idea to put your own additives in diesel anytime you experience temperature lower than 30F. As some fuel station may have less traffic and their summer blend may be sitting in the tank for longer than it should.
!00% agree .
It sure why you still aren’t running an antigel additive!!
Especially if theres some moisture in the fuel. I run additives year round its cheap insurance.
@@brentwaldrop5610the fuel you buy in Canada has the additives in them. Good for like -50 below I think.
I do a Power Service Diesel Fuel Supplement in almost every fill up down in Missouri in the winter time. Just precautionary.
In 1986 when I moved to Alaska, I and my family got stuck at Pink Mountain at that gas station for two days because of a late spring blizzard. Good memories.. =)
After having so my Ford work vehicles and owning a few Fords myself that door chime grinds on my soul.
pull that buzzer
I hate that the door open chime is the same as engine problem chime. It's nerve racking after you've had the dreaded check engine chime in and thousands of dollars of repairs... 👍
Fu@k Old R3tarded Diesels
Every chime an angel gets their wings …
@jaygrenham and a devil gets his horns too.
The energy of young people never ceases to amaze me
I'm glad you got the old girl running. One of the symptoms of a bad CPS is that the tachometer won't work.
It ain’t cold there yet 😂
When I watch your channel, I can't help but think about my dad. He always wanted to drive from upstate NY to Alaska. I'm sure he would have loved watching your channel, and he was a Ford guy. Merry Christmas and God bless you.
Morning Tim! I’m right here watching with you!! 🙅🏻♀️😘💘
Morning Mom!
Hello Timmy's Mom! Happy Christmas!!
Merry Christmas, Timmy’s Mom! I can only imagine watching his adventures and holding your breathe ❤
Bless your heart Timmy. You can fix anything, you rock!!! I love watching your videos. Your parents raised an awesome young man.
Tim, I love the fact that if you get tired you can pull over and have a sleep in the back. That is the best part of truck life living.
14:11 that neighbor is every good canadian stereotype come to life. Love to see it👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Sure sounded Canadian
My heart always skips a beat when watching Timmy’s videos. I watch with anticipation as to whether or not the truck will start or leave him stranded for a few days. In the end, magical mechanic Timmy always comes out on top!!!!
Timmy, I know you’re a bit of a private guy but I love at times seeing you still get excited when subscribers wave or say hi to you!
Fuel was definitely gelled…fuel additive was the fix.
I can’t wait until I can do this stuff. I’ve done the long distance hiking thing and I feel this is my calling for my next chapter in life. Thanks for the videos you have inspired me to
Always fun to see what timmy is up to with his beautiful house on a truck ! Wood stove an all 🎄🎁🇨🇦👍
I love your channel, I initially started watching to follow your adventures, now I watch to see "Timmy's Truck Troubles"
You have more patience than I do sir.
Glad it was just fuel! I live in Montana and I always carry a bottle of diesel 911 with me in my diesel, I highly recommend hot shots diesel additive especially for the older diesels that were made back in the days before ultra low sulphur. Running the hot shots gives you more lubricity like the old diesel used to be. Love the videos man! Greetings from Montana!
Hot shots is the best stabilizer to use IMO
Watching you working on the ford with all the snow on the ground and cold makes me think about when I’d have to wrench on my car outside in Michigan winters. 0f (not including windchill), frozen ground and pavement, etc. changing oil, water pumps, the whole nine yards. I sympathize with you man. Until people have been in the situation, they don’t realize how miserable it is. Thanks for the awesome videos and safe travels!
so much fun lol
Amazing how bad diesel can really screw you no matter what vehicle you’re driving. Hard to do sometimes, but filling your diesel at commercial truck stops that go through lots of diesel fuel is one of the few ways to help with that. Stay on all fours and Merry Christmas and best wishes for a healthy and prosperous New Year. By the way, since you have no EGR, catalytic converters or a DEF system, you can run your 7.3 PS at a normal idle with no detriment to your engine or battery. Old technology for the win…
I love these winter videos from the comfort of my house in Brazil.
Having driven in Brazil myself it's the accidents that scared me.
@@fraserwright9482totally. Head on collision on a divided highway.
I always add Lucas oil fuel treatment to my Semi every time I fill it up especially in Southern States that don't
treat their fuel regardless of
whether it's a LOVE'S or PILOT!!! Great video Tim!!
Lmao since your friend is taking care of you and driving you around in her vehicle, you should've at least cleaned the snow off her vehicle lol 😅😂
I thought the same...
Love you videos, Tim. Thanks for sharing your adventures.
My pleasure!
Hello from Ukraine! You are cool! Such trips are my old dream! Be healthy! Good luck!
Timmy : why don’t you travel with an OBD scanner with all your check engine lights you encounter? A BlueDriver scanner from Amazon would be ideal for your glovebox.
i think his truck is a 1996, GASOLINE vehicles 96 and newer had OBD. diesels weren't required to have OBD until 1997. so it's possible Tim's truck doesn't have an OBD port. i have blue driver and a obdlink scanners, the obdlink is faster but doesn't do advanced vehicle specific diagnostics, while my blue driver can read ABS, transmission, airbag system codes. 1996 is the earliest year for OBD II so it might not give that much diagnostic data. being a 1996 diesel, Tim's ford may not have an OBD port, or a standard compliant OBD system. If it were an option, I would imagine Timmy would have no problem using a scanner to help diagnose issues, he doesn't seem shy when it comes to using tech, drones, starlink, etc..
I forget what year the truck is but it's probably OBD1 or pre-OBD
@@ensom and OBD one is pretty much useless
@@ensomI’ve got a 95 F350 7.3 powerstroke. It has OBD 1
@@ensom Timmy has talked about getting an OBD reader previously . . . . .
You dont need clickbate timmy your titles pull us right in keep rocking dude
Agreed. It's pretty lame.
Todays ultra low sulphur fuel is no good, need to use additive every tank.
2:36 Love that you grabbed for the jacket immediately like St. Mark, maintaining body heat!
Praying for you on your journey.
Thanks for all you do Timmy!
Merry Christmas.
hey man love your videos, watching for about a year at this point
always make my day whenever you upload
This is so entertaining seeing how other people live their lives. The world is such a large place, yet so small. Much Love! 😃
Don't feel bad timmy new trucks have issues to.
you bet. just ask tow truck drivers. most of them own older vehicles for the simple reason that they are far easier to repair.
Wow.
Your friend kim she's the bomb she's jumps right in trying to help on a powder day to help you out. That's just unheard of so cool.
She definitely's a keeper!!!
I love the snow videos the best ❤ Being from Australia it's bloody stinking hot here this time of year. 🥵 Merry Christmas everyone 🎄❤️
They're comin!
Be wary of those crocs and roos mate
Melbourne has been cool. It's hot up north. It's a big country.
@jimbob-robob Was referring to where I live. Very north.
@suehenderson2598 yeah. What did I say? It's a big country. You didn't say you were up north. Cya. Merry Christmas.
Love your winter videos in Alaska Timmy even the entire house remodel please keep on doing what your doing every time I’m stressed out I come home after work and throw one of your videos on an just kick back an relax. Been watching for the past 4 years Thank you
Thanks again for the entertainment!
I always keep set of filters in my personal truck. And in my work truck I keep filters for every equipment type that runs in the winter I might have to work on! Great videos!
Tim! I always run hot shot secret EDT with every tank, and Extreme treat in the winter every other tank! It’s worth the investment, especially in winter. The smallest amount of moisture in diesel can cause it to start to gel at low temps. I also avoid any low traffic fuel stations due to the diesel sitting longer and drawing more moisture. GOOD LUCK MY DUDE!
Hey just so you know, HS actually came out with EDT with a antigel additive, so it’s all in one now
❤ that’s right to me about enjoying life. My form of adventure is to take a little short turnaround to Nashville to see my favorite guitar player of all time-Tom Bukovac who actually talked about your videos in one of his recently . It was a good gift from me to me enjoyed by me.Merry Christmas Timmy
Definitely dose both tanks with the additive. I loved my truck with two tanks. Id have a jug of that stuff always
You definitely got yourself a good set of batteries to keep turning her over as cold as it is there.Thats what really impressed me about her.
Praying you are safely home for Christmas…so MERRY CHRISTMAS TIMMY!
Great drive Timmy, glad the truck is running better.
Thanks for taking us along🎄
waiting for the new episode in the rainy Netherlands which is quite exciting. really hope you managed to make it.
It is so awesome with that small cabin on the back end of your truck. Stop and sleep when wanting to, thank you for the tips on survival. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Blessings
Merry Christmas, Timmy🎄 Thanks for the great video!!
It's so nice to see these winter roads trips. If someone is following the safety tips, it is great. Love the snow season. Best wishes Timmy for a Happy New Year in 2025.
Its funny how a gas station with water in their diesel tank will give the old 7.3 a bad reputation. I guess the lesson is that when the temp drops below freezing, just put the additive in the tank. Not always easily remembered after crusin thru the summer and fall with decent temps. Glad you got it sorted out without too much trouble. 🤘✌️
I like this show because it is adventurous and takes on challenges…this is my personality.
Have been watching your channel for quite a while and love the content. You drove right through the area where I grew up (2 hrs north of Prince George), cool to see some familiar snowy scenery!
Your tips for safe travels in winter are 100% right on, they kept me ready & safe through rocky mtn high snow country business traveler over 40 years on the road. Merry Christmas 🎄
Kims the best! This was stressful, I love your content, but this was hard to watch! I could feel your anxiety as it built up, but seeing you relax as the truck started running smoothly was the best. Here's wishing you all the best over the Holidays!
Happy you were able to fix the problem with the truck. Be safe on the hiway, nice friends in Ft St John....
Badass woman right there. Driving the manual yoda!!!! ❤❤❤
Fender flares and bug guard are new! I don’t remember seeing those in the last videos! Looks good
Just in time for my morning spinning workout! Makes pedaling indoors much more bearable 😂
Happy to see I'm not the only one, I watch while on the treadmill, makes a 3 mile run or walk so enjoyable. I taught my kids this trick. We watch the videos anyway, mine as well move while we enjoy!
It's beautiful during the day! Very sharp turns and steep grades! Just go slow and enjoy!
Maybe for parked nights find a way to incorporate a 12v pump heat loop and put a copper coil coolant line into the cabin near the wood stove and fire up the pump and stove before even trying to start truck, takes a while but definitely will warm up the engine.maybe a rubber line near the fuel tank and lines too. Use valves like semis and buses to shut off loop.
Another great video... as a Diesel Driver... The bad Fuel part of the video was great to hear!!! And hearing how the additive cleared it right up!! 🤘 Good Stuff..
So, two things:
First, the vehicle doesn't 'feel' windchill so the air temp is what it is. I suspect the fuel you have had excessive water in it.
Second, to save yourself time and assist in diagnosing you can easily do a google search for the CPS sensor test. I did a 10 second search and the resistant across the leds is 800-1000 ohms. I do this all the time diagnosing mechanized equipment in my little world. It's saved me $$$$ in not buying useless parts.
Good vid again, as always!
Agreed re the truck not feeling wind chill. The temp is what it is. The "wind" increases the rate of heat loss. If the ambient air temp is 0 degrees F, an object will lose heat down to 0 degrees faster in the wind vs no wind.
Long, cold and lonely. Brother you said it! Back in my trucking days that was my favorite time to cover distance. And make sure that the music doesn’t get you too pumped up and get to pushing your luck with the skinny pedal 🎉
Cold enough to snow, cold enough to gel (just my experience). I use Power Service fuel additive (the white) all winter long.
I do too, I have an '02 7.3 f250, it's my backup to the newer F350. What's nice is it can sit for weeks and it'll still start. I have one of those solar battery chargers and I just go out every week or so and just run it and idle it and drive it around the neighborhood and park it again. It's got 300 k miles and doesn't sound any different than the day I got it in 02.
These are my favorite videos to watch…when the truck breaks down and Tim faces adversity lol 😂
Tip #1: Make sure you’ve got a gal in every town! 🤣 ❤
lol you know you can be friends w/ the opposite sex too
I can only have parasocial relationships with youtubers sorry
@@TruckHouseLife Must get pretty annoying seeing these comments on every video😂
Timmy the Pimp
@TruckHouseLife Only after one is comfortable with themselves, their desires, and their romantic lives. Hence, why so many commenters only see a rolling hookup fest instead of healthy friendships. Then again, I'm old and married, so what do I know?
I drove a 26 foot moving truck with an auto trailer from Minneapolis, MN, to Portland, OR, in 2003 during the winter. I had the radiator freeze up on me in Bismarck, ND, the first night. Towed to a shop to have it fixed. Needless to say, I wised up and kept the truck running at night with diesel fuel additive parked outside the motels I stayed at the remainder of the journey. Quite the experience. Thanks for all the great videos! 🤙
Watching from Japan Timmy.
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas!
So glad you weren't on the side of the road when that happened, your videos are so entertaining and enjoyable love your common sense that you have as you travel
Maybe you should get an extension cord with a light 💡 on it and put it under the hood or next to the oil pan when you park next to your friends house. And maybe a card board fence to put around the front of the truck. I’ve lived in cold 🥶 areas for years and have tried many different tricks to get it old trucks to start.
Everyone should see this couples home.Its nice as can be.
That first station literally says diesel, drive around there were more pumps. the truckers shouldve been an indicator
Not travelling around, but you inspired me to build my own camper. Still in process.
Fix or repair daily ford
But its a dope truck
I installed an Espar coolant heater on my 60 series DDA and eliminated cold start issues. Of course it doesn't heat or condition your fuel but I highly recommend it.
Also remember you can buy them at most heavy truck shops. Semi dealerships Like international or any Detroit repair places.
Buy what exactly?
Cps
33:11 should be converted to a gif or emoji something :) hands in a pocket saying "freakin' cold out here" 😂😂
I love how she made the “Found On Road Dead” joke. I’ve had people make those jokes when I had an old Ford truck. Now I get the Chevy jokes since I have a 96 K2500 now.
At least your truck and mine are easy to work on….
" First On Race Day "
@@charlesbey8636 Not in Canada! Here in Canada we say that for a reason!
Canadians are the nicest people ever!
that seems to be changing with the us talking about invading our country.
@@RhinoMechanicalbc OMG! You have a libtard news outlet in Canada too. No one said they would invade you. Trump made a joke to your dipshit President that if he couldn't deal with the tariffs to become the 51st state. That was all
You sound like you’re about to pan some pay dirt….Klesh 😂
Thanks for the tips Tim, couldn't figure that stuff out without you 😅
I thought it was gelled from the start, even though you thought it was too warm. Your truck had every single sign of a gelled fuel system.
I can't explain why but I really enjoy your videos. Good stuff
Big green sign at that gas station said Diesel on it. Guess it was hiding.
Power Service is the best Diesel additive. I taught automotive for 33 years.
no block heater? plug that big rig in!!
it's got one
I’m glad you got the truck started Timmy. Be safe brother!
Is there a reason you don't learn about diesel and how it gels at certain temps what is this the 5th time
Tim, just so you know you have quite a few dead light sensors on one of your cameras. They really show up at night as they are like bright white spots in the dark.
Awesome video!
The store fuel sign literally said diesel lol you sure it wasn’t the red handle
Bringing a 7.3L to Alaska in winter you are BRAVE 5.9 Cummins 12 valve all day
Just so you know the alaska highway is from Dawson Creek to Alaska, you were going through the pine pass (highway 97) where you turned onto the highway at the chevron that's the alaska highway. Also that chevron definitely has diesel pumps. The two outer pumps have diesel, you drove right by them
I live 9 minutes away from that chevron (we call it 54) and I can confirm It does have diesel 😊 glad you got to experience Fort St. John though.
Merry Christmas and happy New Year keep up the great videos i try to always give you a thumbs up i live in New Orleans so i do appreciate the difficulties live up their i did live in cold states when i was younger so when i watch you i thank the lord i not in the cold
This guy loves these situations. Driving the old truck is a part of him. He get endorphins from the old beaten down truck that might not make it. Keep doing what you are doing a newer more reliable truck would ruin you.
It's probably more reliable than the new trucks.😂
My favorite videos on your channel are these cold weather / snow storm ones. Great Video, looking forward to more. Merry Christmas 🎄