The first argument people typically have about diesel engines is dealing with them in wintertime. It’s common knowledge that diesel engines face some serious obstacles in wintertime, but the real enemy here isn’t necessarily that they cannot be used in cold weather. Without proper preparation, they can leave you stranded.
Table of Contents
- What Happens to Diesel Fuel in Extreme Cold (Fuel Gelling)
- How to Prevent Gelling
- Who Needs to Worry?
- Addressing the Fuel System
- What are Block Heaters & How Do They Work
- F-250 Water Separator
- Where the Water Separator is & How to Drain It
- Double Check Your Cooling System
- Battery Update
- Clean Battery Terminals
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Diesel engines are torque monsters, perfect for hauling and towing. Ensuring your diesel is ready for the next job as well as for the colder months, while more boring than the typical air and fuel upgrades, is a necessity.