Bitter Cold Start Test with 2023 Chevy Silverado 3.0L Duramax Diesel
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ธ.ค. 2022
- Diesels don't typically like the cold. With this in mind, publisher Tim Esterdahl tests the new 2023 Chevy Silverado 3.0L Duramax Diesel in below zero temps by using the engine block heater as well as not using the engine block heater.
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I have a 21 GMC 3.0 with 48k. Started it last winter, -25, no way to plug in the heater (staying in a hotel) and it started just fine. Just let it idle a little longer before it took off.
A couple weeks ago I drove off the lot with a GMC Canyon Duramax. I didn’t know the 1/4 ton trucks could come with a diesel but as soon as I found out I started a search. Took six months to find what I wanted.
I’m impressed by the vehicle and the baby Duramax; one of the concerns for me was the cold weather (common to see -20s F for a week or two every winter) but have had zero issues with seeing -11 and didn’t have it plugged in as that happened while at work for the day.
Hopefully Americans will start pulling their heads out of their sphincter and realize diesel has many more benefits than gasoline and manufacturers start offering more diesel vehicles (easy way for them to increase brand MPG also)
Im much more excited about this truck now after the massive let down on the Tundra.
My 2022 AT4 3.0 will idle high when cold then drop rpms to normal once it hits full operating temp. I haven't seen actual fuel gelling in yrs. Most fuel related issues today in light and heavy-duty diesels running winter blends are related to water in the fuel water separator filter. Keep filters changed preferably changing before winter. It only takes a thimble full of water to freeze and cause low power or shut down issues that some still call "fuel gelling".
I love that truck; diesel, color, trim, everything. But I'm stunned GM found an even more maddening door chime than Ford's. Good grief I'd rip that speaker out so fast.
Thanks Tim... u always go above and beyond for us. Im surprised it started up that qik.
Todays Diesel cold weather startability is so much better than it was that of say 20 years ago and that has A LOT to do with both engine technology and even the additives they put in the fuel itself and that is mostly across the board from most mfgs.
I read “mfgs” as “mawfuggers.” 😂
Thank you for reminding me why I moved to the south. The biggest concerns for my new at4 diesel is the chips for my cooled seats get here before the hot weather. I’m following this truck closer than usual because we took delivery about the same time. Merry Christmas
Routinely in the -20s here and I've yet to plug in my 2020 3.0. Been very impressed with it
Back in 1983-84 I purchased a new 1983 Chevy half ton with the diesel engine. A bunch of us went to Ontario, Canada to go snowmobiling. Two of the guys drove their Oldsmobile's with the diesel engine. We were all having a beer and decided to go to another place for food and drinks. The two guys with the Oldsmobiles were laughing, telling me my truck will not start. I asked why not? They said: "It's 32 degrees below zero. our cars are plugged in, you aren't." I was new to the diesel, and that was new to me. Any how, we bet a beer (like we needed more) and they stood by while I got into my truck, AND, it started right up! All of our vehicles had been sitting outside for two days, while we were snowmobiling. I'll never forget that day, or those Two FREE Beers! lol..
Thanks for braving the cold temps to get us this video, I appreciate seeing this one as I have a 2023 Sierra Elevation (lZ0 with Max tow) on the way and I live in Canada. Build date confirmed for Jan 16. Thanks Tim and look forward to the next video.
ive been having a certain obsession with this series of engines somehow.... i wonder why? been finding myself chugging every bit of information i find about it, the goods, the bads, the awfuls and "the GM moment".... i can't help finding this powertrain so facinating....
Thanks for the videos. Makes me think how much I'm not getting a new truck.
Glad to see you have your priorities right and "provisions" (BEER?) are treated with a higher sense of urgency over babying that truck.😀
Really love the look of that new high country. I test drive one last weekend with the 6.2 and it was nice. If it would have had the tech package it would have been mine lol.
I have a 21 and live on the Canadian border. It always starts. Great cold weather rig. Warms up fast.
Wow,-9, my 1980’s diesel Land Cruiser had zero issues starting in northern Alberta where it was -45C for weeks on end
Take care in this cold. Calling for low teens here in Augusta Ga. Can't imagine -38 deg WC. Merry Christmas!
I always add diesel anti gel liquids in the winter. Not always needed but better leave of mind. Diesels take so long to warm up in the winter compared to gas it is not a bad idea to plug them in just so you can have heat.
My 2.8 Duramax actually warms up faster than my friends 3.7 V6, both in Chevy Colorados.
I lock the door and leave my truck idle on short trips around town in this weather all the time.
In my experience of having and driving diesels for many years is most of the time they don't jell. A lot of the times it is water in the fuel filter. I have made it a practice changing fuel filters on a regular basis and when I know we are going to be below 10 degrees for a few days or more. In heaver pickups like 3/4 tons, most of them will have 3 plus gallons of oil. So then need time to warm that oil up. I currently have 335,000 miles on a 2017 F250 6.7 diesel that runs perfectly. Looking forward to getting many more miles out it.
Stay safe out there Tim. 🥶
Hello my friend in Nebraska, I am in Mississippi and it is supposed to be 9F for a low. THAT is the coldest I can ever recall. When the Canadian folks laugh, I always wonder how they would fare when it's 100+F with heat indexes of 120+, with 95+% humidity, for months at a time? 🤔😂😂
Yep. You can always add clothes in cold weather but once you are down to your birthday suit there is no place left to go
I don’t know how you people do the heat in the summer. I am in Canada and I have worked in Mississippi in the summer and it almost killed me.
@@robm3357 The key is to drink lots of water and have air movement to help cool you off. A lot of tradespeople work weird hours from mid June until early October... many will start their day at 4am and try to be done by noon.☺
When you get below -20F that’s getting cold.
Just FYI the coldest temp for Nebraska was -47F so your not even close.
I’ve a ‘21 GMC with the 3L. Checking the manual to make sure I remember things correctly, that engine has a glow plug that kicks in with a cold engine. It delays start for a while, the length of time depending on how cold it is. IMO plugging it in when really cold is cheap insurance. Living in mountains with this truck and winter temperatures -20 to 10 degrees and never had any problems starting.
Love my 3.0L AT4.
Interested to hear GM’s response. I plugged my 2020 3.0 duramax in once in -14 while parked outside and cooling fans ran on high, even after start/stops continuously for 24 hours until computer reset and then was fine. Haven’t plugged it in since, was told that it’s not necessary with these motors. At this point its garaged 99% of the time so rarely needed. Still love the truck and coming from driving almost 100% Honda/Acura for 20 years.
My 2023 Duramax starts fine on our cold winter mornings here in Southern California. Seen the temperature drop from 70deg days down to the 50s at night😂
I use Hot Shot's Secret Diesel Winter Anti-Gel 7-in-1 Diesel Fuel Additive. In my 2022 LTZ with 3.0 L, first Diesel in winter for me.
I was able to start my old 2001 Dodge Ram Cummins when it was -10F without plugging it in, just took 3 or 4 cycles of the grid heaters and it would rumble to life like a dinosaur waking up, shaking and belching smoke. Owned it 16 years in Michigan and never plugged in once. Curious to see how my 2022 GMC 3.0 does.
Block heater makes a heck of a positive difference for any of these compression-ignition motors.
Warmer oil flows better at Uber-cold and if injectors are slightly warmed, way less risk of gel/plugging, esp at
Once again this is the best engine GM makes right now.
One of the main problems with putting any engine under load when it's really cold is oiling of the bearings. Newer oils help reduce that significantly but you can still have problems, especially on new engines, if you load it up driving hard before the oil warms up.
That’s running a 0W-20 weight. Very good for low temps. That oil should be good to around -40F
@@TheArtofDisruption take some 0w-20 outside while its cold like this and see how it looks. If you start up a truck and immediately drop it in gear and go at those temps, it's the worst wear you can do to bearings. 0w-20 helps, but it's not silver bullet for conditions this cold.
@@duggydo I’ve actually worked for a major motor oil company for many years. I’ve seen our oil tested against temperature extremes, first hand, in our labs, both in and out of vehicles. I can say very confidently that the viscosity of a quality 0-20 won’t be the failure point at that temp.
I would actually worry more about the transmission not getting the fluid moving good.
@@TheArtofDisruption that thin of oil in a diesel be bad in the summer months?
I have a 2021 Silverado with 3.0 Duramax it was -16°F after work today and mine fired right up no problem. No plug in. I use an anti gel additive or blend with #1 diesel.
My 2.8l max started today at -22 no issues
Tim I jump in my truck and just drive off in the cold BUT, I drive very easy. Light throttle until it shows some heat on the gauge. Problem is when it’s cold oil is slow to move around and oil all the moving parts. One of the most critical parts is the Turbo. So go gently on the throttle until the gauge shows some heat.
This is the same as when you shut the truck off. If you been heavy on the throttle let it idle a bit before shutting it off. This lets the turbo cool down.
On the other hand if your not going to keep it, don’t worry about it as it will be someone else’s issue….
Wind chill temperatures are IRRELEVANT to vehicle operation, except that wind will strip warmth from a vehicle more quickly. As to fuel gelling, diesel fuel sold in areas that regularly see subfreezing winter temperatures should be winterized. To be sure to prevent gelling, adding anti-gelling fuel treatment at every fill up in cold weather should minimize gelling issues. Finally, unlike pre-2007 diesels, extended idling of current generation diesel engines, especially in cold weather, raises the risk of major (and quite costly) emission system malfunctions, especially the DPF, multifold. In my 2012 6.7 Ford Super Duty diesel pickup, each hour of extended idling would raise the DPF soot level by 15 percentage points or more. I avoided extended idling as much as possible, and also had the option on the truck to driver-initiate a stationary regen if the DPF reached full while the vehicle was stationary. Also, unless the engine idle RPM is raised (manually or by the ECM of the vehicle), in subzero (F.) temperatures, a diesel engine will actually LOSE heat while idling. And -9° F. ambient temperature is not really that cold. -20° F. to -30° F. ambient temperature IS really cold and below -30° F. gets more brutal with each degree the temperature drops. At -50° F., unwinterized #2 diesel looks like a snowcone, and #1 diesel fuel will start to gel.
It's 35 below we're I live not a hickup with the truck was at a friend's for the nite in the country couldn't plug in , was 40 below and it started fine,no long starts warms up fast and doesn't over heat
Try Minnesota. Thanks for what you do. Always like your videos
Oh my friend is in Minnesota and he’s been posting about the weather. No. Thank. You. Has been my response. LOL
These 3.0L duramaxs are awesome .
PS I'd love to see an old Ford 7.3L start in these temps. Great motor, but HUI injection doesn't like the cold.
I have a 2020 3l duramax. I live in Northern Ont. Can. It gets up to -35c here in winter. I don't have access to a plug for my block heater. I run howes fuel fuel condition in winter to help. I haven't run into a problem yet. I have the option for elevated idle. It runs 1000 rpm when engaged 600 when not. Sounds like it is built in. Just before you go out. Point the remote & start the truck to warm up before you go out.
FYI 2021 3.0l @ 21K - Southern Indiana reached feel’s like -27 Deg F last night and -4 Deg F ambient. Started by remote start with no problem (not plugged in overnight). Loud whine from fuel pump/system after 15 minutes of driving w/ 2 codes P2635 Fuel Pump Fuel Pressure and P018B Fuel Temp Sensor B CKT Intermittent duel to gelling
This is my 3rd winter with my 3.0L I live in an area colder than you are and I have never plugged it in nor have I had an issues with it starting. I should also include I have never put any fuel additives in.
22 cummins. -20 wind chill. she fired right up yesterday.
Minus 9 here truck is one day old starts right up. Same time as my 5.3
The temperature under the hood is different by a few degrees compared to outside because it's covered. Put a thermometer under an eave and you'll see it's a few degrees different than sitting out in the open air. That explains the difference in temps.
Also, there's a reason your truck comes with an engine heater 😀
Pick up some diesel treatment with anti gel in it. I’ve personally ran howes and I’ve never had gelling issues when we’ve hit -40 up here in Canada
Good video, Tim. I live in Kansas so we are having similar weather conditions. Plugged my truck in yesterday for 4 hours then went out and started it. The diesel fired right and idled normally. The radiator fans kicked on high speed almost right away, though, as did yours. The problem is the fans did not turn off the entire time I was driving. This caused the truck to never warm up to normal operating temperature. This is a common problem, accordingly to GMC Sierra forum. Plug it in and an overheating code is tripped, causing the fans to stay on. Please look into this.
I'm looking into this. You are the 2nd person who has said something about it.
Thanks Tim. Appreciate it. I would like to have the peace of mind to just plug it in on cold nights and not have any negative consequences.
What year truck. There were issues with 2021’s
Mine is a 2023. I plugged in the engine block heater Thursday after work, temps were very cold. Drove it later that evening and the fans ran wide open the entire time. Had to let the truck sit for hours before the fans quit. Found a service bulletin (posted) stating to avoid plugging in the diesel unless the temperature gets super cold (below -13 deg F). I pretty much don't plan on plugging it in again anytime soon.
Tim, I have a 2023 High Country with the diesel as well. When I first put it into gear after a cold start, the engine sounds as if it’s a heavy duty diesel engine. After a few seconds it quiets right down. Have you or anyone else experienced this.
Hey I will tell you to keep your truck plugged in I do but one time I stayed at friends place it was 40 below c and fh it started ,but I never did that again,the motor is great I examine I will be changing that belt by the trany 4 times I will be driving this truck for the next 20 years.
You could always add some Hot Shot's Secret Diesel Winter Anti-Gel when you are expecting severely cold temperatures. That's what I use for my tractor, and I've never had an issue with fuel gelling.
Was thinking the same thing! I’ve run it in diesel trucks for years in the winter. No gelling and the c-tane boost always makes them run nice. Tim should get some ASAP
Agree on the additives. Especially if a retailer has B20 #2 Diesel. Loves carries B20 almost exclusively at it’s stores B20 doesn’t play nice with the low temps.
I always run hot shot’s, howes or power service. Every fill up all year. It’s the life of the high pressure pump.
I have the 22’ refresh and have ran Hotshot EDT and now have the winter defense in her. I run the number 2 truck stop diesel exclusively.
Need to install recirculating water heater. Used them in Alaska.
Okay but nobody is talking about how sexy that dashboard is
There is a glitch in the ECU causing the radiator fan to run at max speed when you unplug the engine block heater. Only way to fix is to unplug the negative terminal from the battery for a minuite, then plug it back in. The last thing the diesel needs is to have the radiator fan running at max speed when its -40deg. Way to go GM. I found the fix to this issue from a 2021 gm. 2 years and they havn't fixed the issue yet....
Interestingly, I emailed GM about this yesterday. I had it happen to mine. Waiting to hear back before I do a video. Good tip on negative battery terminal.
1000 rpm is a high idle. Normal I’d about 600. I live in New England and never plug mine in I just remote start it 10 minutes before I go and no problems over the last two winters.
Get yourself some amsoil Diesel-all-in one. It’s great for antigel issues and cold diesel as well keeping the injectors clean. I usually ran a bottle through every other fill up.
I’ve run both the All-in-one and Hotshot Secret additives in my 3.0 since it was new. Both of them do a great job.
I have a 2022 and it’s left me hanging twice now once in 20 degrees and today in -1 it only been. Cold a couple of times and I plugged it in both time to come out to a dead truck
My 21 still has the high idle option in the radio. But it does NOTHING when its enabled lol.
You were focusing on that bottle Tim😁
Hey Tim, wondering if you can comment on or maybe schedule a talk with GM about the article that Ezra did for C&D on how the Silverado 2 speed transfer case never fully locks (even in 4 low). That would be a pretty big sticking point for many who use 4wd aggressively.
I must have missed that article. I used 4 LO and it made a big difference. So WTH is Ezra talking about?
@@Pickuptrucktalk yeah same, apparently it published back in September during the ZR2 drive. Sounds like he was in 4Lo and was two footing it over a rock obstacle when it automatically kicked him out and into 2wd. He made it sound like GM transfer cases cannot fully lock up like a traditional one can.
@@ALMX5DP I know Ezra. He is a good driver. Just a weird situation maybe.
It’s the 4Auto transfer case. Completely clutch based system. In 4Auto, it can command a variable torque split by changing the duty cycle commanded on the clutch in the transfer case (basically AWD). It can also command no power to the front with a 0 duty cycle. 4Hi and 4Lo only force a 50/50 torque split command by the computer. The clutches are then applied and not varied to achieve this. It is possible, though rare, to overcome the friction of the clutches with too much torque and cause them to slip. There’s logic in the computer to temporarily disable 4WD to prevent the clutches from overheating in the case that this happens.
It’s not limited to GM, Ford trucks with the 4A transfer case (in fords it’s only Lariat and higher trims) work the same way. That’s why Ford spent more money on the raptor and high end Tremor F150 to use what they call their “hi-lock” transfer case (made by Borg Warner). In that tcase, it has clutches that work in 4A, but is able to also bypass the clutches and mechanically lock in 4Hi and 4Lo. I find it very interesting that GM didn’t do something similar on their most off road ready truck, the ZR2, as well. Normal pickups even when used off road will never encounter a situation where they’re able to apply enough torque to overcome the clutches, which is why the “hi-lock” system isn’t necessary on those. Possible with a double locked truck like the ZR2, though unlikely.
@@Austin-iq7ds thank you very much for that information. I think I found similar when researching it. I don’t think the average owner needs to worry much about it but on the F-150 forums many high powered or boosted owners have mentioned potential slippage when in 4A (doing things like 1/4 mile etc). It’s also quite interesting to me the Tremor can be optioned with either it or the hi lock t-case, dont think too many owners are going to be aware of the differences.
I don’t think you screwed up by not plugging it in last nite. Think of how many places you could be where there is not an option to plug in. So seeing how it acts without the plug is interesting as well.
When I need the provisions I do not have time to set and idle either.😂
Canadian here, it’s midnight, and 32 F. Supposed to hit 54 tomorrow :)
Freaking Canadians!
@@Pickuptrucktalk right? 🤣 Stay warm!
Tim which would be a better buy? Chevy/GMC Diesel or Tundra Hybrid Max? Trying to decide
Lol try -47*C in Alberta, been a week straight. -9*F (-22*C) there should be minimal issues just keep a full tank, plug in your block heater 😂
Yes, yes. Oh Canada.
Tim. At minus 22 Canadians are in their swimming pools, wearing shorts, and sitting on the deck. Lol
Tim, I am impressed, -4 and the engine started almost like a gas engine. I would think that your gas stations would be running a winter mix of diesel so you should not have to worry about gelling. (however, I am a gut, so we both know that means I am always wrong 🙂). We are at -14 with a wind chill of -32. That is a bit chilly for Tropical Minnesota. Reminds me of the days when folks that owned VW Bugs or vans would come out 10 min early and use a blow torch to thaw the oil (granted, it was 1979, but still...). Hate to say it, but I love this temperature. The snow crunches as you walk, and tires have good traction because the snow that covers the ice does not slide at -14 below. The only thing is that if you take a deep breath through your nose, chances are that you will freeze your nostrils together. Merry Christmas my Nebraska friend (where the "N" on the football field in Lincoln stands for "Nowledge")
Always nowledge.
I have a 2023 lz0 starts up no problem here in canada -30 not plugged in nothing
Does the block heater come
With it? I haven’t looked around for mine if it does
hey tim i wonder if you have already tried the button mash for the heavy duty models with the cruise control setting the high idle just like those? iirc it was parking brake, start the engine, cruise control enable x2 then cruise set + or - to change the rpms....
Doesn’t work.
@@Pickuptrucktalk shoot, at least it was an attempt at it 😂
merry xmas and happy holidays tim, hope you have a good time and a great new year!
@@Velkanis Merry Christmas to you and yours!
My 21 has that option of high idle but it really doesn’t do much to heat up the truck
If you’re not driving and loading the engine it won’t warm up the coolant. Even gas engines need load to warm up the coolant! Give it a 5-10 minutes for the oil to warm up and don’t go racing , right away😉
2 questions, does your truck exhaust smell awful when it's warming up when it's that cold (asking bc my 22 gmc 3.0 smells awful when it is that cold out and warming up). And do you know of any way to change the infotainment start up screen, I saw that your chevy had a nice out doors scene on it instead of it saying chevy or something els.
Can’t change the start up screen , he got a high country , think that’s why it has that screen
How the heck does gm expect anyone to travel from city to city in winter.
Lots of times I have no access to plugging in.
Can u flat tow that truck and what does it weigh ?
What I’d like to know is the oil there putting in At factory full synthetic? I called dealer here in alaska and they didn’t know, first oil change is free but they couldn’t tell me what type oil they were goin to use so I dropped my own at 3k in my 6.6 duramax with T6 5/40 full synthetic! Maybe you can get to the bottom of this! Share info on idle situation to please I miss high idle
I don't know any manufacturer who isn't using synthetic oil these days. Just did a quick Google search and the only oils coming up are synthetic for this truck.
A +
Mine starts in -35 no problem, never had to be plugged in yet.
You definitely should be adding an anti-gel in that cold. It has nothing to do with your truck, it’s the fuel.
Is that running 0W-20? If so that helps quite a bit over your typical 15w-40 in those temps.
I’m sure it doesn’t run 0-20. Probably 5-30.
@@markpontes4457 I know it sounds nuts but pretty sure it's 0W-20 DexosD.
@@MarkJCarruthers You’re right I looked it up! Wow!
Took a trip to Tucktoyaktuk NWT, this fall , met a local that also had a 3 litre . He commented his truck failed to start @ - 45 C . He was a long way from a dealer .
Good grief, start the darn thing without the block heater > > > like I do with my ancient F250 7.3 IDI
Liking these one offs Tim. Real on the job training for us. Lastly I have to say GM in my opinion has the nicest interior of the full size trucks. Yeah I said it nicer then Ram and Ford. Can’t believe it 😂
Try engaging the parking brake, then hit the toggle on the cruise control. That’s how my 21 3500 manually fast idles.
Also ford and gm use a different glow plug style than ram. While the Ram makes you wait a while for the plugs the Ford and GM HD trucks glow plugs get so hot so fast you don’t even notice it when you go to turn it on.
As far as -30 and colder temps go, I let it warm up for 15 minutes to allow for the oil pressure to normalize. They use 15w-40 in the 6.6 and that stuff is like cold molasses in these temps.
Up north here the fuel manufacturers incrementally increase the cold weather temps the diesel fuel can handle before gelling. By the second week of December our diesel is rated for -42c.
I've tried that and nothing.
@@Pickuptrucktalk It sucks they would remove that functionality it should be standard on all diesels. It’s really nice on my L5P. It is an add on option, but I don’t know if it is even available on the half tons.
@@R3lyc I’d guess the reasoning would be the L5P needs it while the much smaller LM2 or LZ0 doesn’t. Well maybe I’ve been talking to too many engineers.
@@Pickuptrucktalk the L5P does automatically idle up on its own when it needs it, however I’d suspect the engineers would say the fast idle was more intended for the PTO, and just happens to work great in the winter.
@@R3lyc Yeah no PTO on the 1500 diesel.
If you have to park on a sloped driveway, does it matter to park nose up or nose down to aid in oil being where it should be during a cold start?
Hmm... that's an interesting question. Unless it is an extreme angle, it shouldn't matter IMO.
How’s the Lightning? No good at -7?
I wanted to see it unplugged. Did you treat your fuel? Once it's warmed up what rpm does it idle at
Didn't do anything to the fuel. The unplugged start was a tad bit slower to start like I said.
Pretty much any diesel fuel in areas where gelling could be an issue, should be treated to some extent at the supplier or station. I do add my own so I know for sure, though.
That’s a great engine that should last 500K miles.
Have a provision for me...
You don’t need to sit and idle for 10 min, especially with it plugged in. Drive easy for the first few miles and you’re good. You’re going to warm it up faster by driving, along with the rest of the drivetrain fluids. Sitting idling is just running the engine cold for longer. Synthetic oil is doing its job, especially that ‘thin’ 0w20
Do they make a cold weather front for -40° temperatures?
Not in the 1500. I can find plenty for the HD, but not LD diesel.
As said below use an anti-gel additive and u should not have an issue
Hi, i plugged my 2022 diesel 2500 chevy and it turned on then died. How do i kniw if the block heater is working?
Pop the hood and feel around the engine. It should feel warmer. Or you can use a multimeter and check if the plug has power to it when the key is on.
How long you plan to keep the truck
I just watched a video on TFL truck where they started a 2021 Cummins in colder conditions, without a block heater. I am not impressed.
Mine didn’t stay running this morning-14 now its in limp mode
It better start, my roached out 6.0 powerstroke starts in sub zero temps with horrible stiction and blown head gaskets after sitting for a week straight 😂
Impressive, but still doesn't beat a reindeer driven sleigh.
I wouldn't let a diesel with DPF idle more than 15 minutes. You'll get more regens. Even big trucks, same thing. I know drivers do it. You can run a diesel at high idle, 1500 + all day, but low idle isn't really good for them. I spent most of my work life around diesels.
nice truck…but any diesel should start fine when you use block heaters. Ive started old 6.2’s at -20 ambient -on first turn of key-when using a block heater
Gotta tell ya Tim, with every video I get more and more impressed with this truck. So far it's on par with the Ford F150 hybrid you had and probably will surpass it.
I’m approaching 28,000 on mine and I remain impressed. One of my friends is a life long Ford driver and he hates how much he likes my truck. To the point that he is considering one.
Didn’t we see the glow plug light on?
Just remember wind chill has no effect on vehicles only living organisms like us🤔.........so you might feel 30 below wind chill but your rig really don't give diddly. 😎
Mine has been starting in -20 the past week after sitting for 8 hours, not plugged in.
So if it’s less than zero and there’s no place to plug it in you can’t or shouldn’t start it?