Cold Weather Operation
Cold weather operation can result in fuel gelling if the incorrect fuel type is used. Use the following fuel blending guideline to prevent this from occurring.
| Fuel Blending Guideline | ||
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| Temperature | No. 2 | No. 1 |
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+15 f (-9 c) |
100% | 0% |
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Down to -20 f (-29 c) |
50% | 50% |
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Below -20 f (-29 c) |
0% | 100% |
| Cold Starting Guidelines | ||||
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Temp. |
+20 f (-7 c) to +15 f (-9 c) |
+15 f (-9 c) to +5 f (-15 c) |
+5 f (-15 c) to -20 f (-29 c) |
-20 f (-29 c) to -25 f (-32 c) |
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Fuel |
#2 Diesel |
50/50 mix #1/#2 diesel |
#1 Diesel |
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5W-40 Synthetic Diesel Engine Oil |
Optional |
Advised |
Required |
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Block heater |
Optional |
Advised |
Required |
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Battery condition/ connections |
Charged battery (12.8 VDC) |
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Proper glow plug usage (wait for the light) |
Wait for light at all temps |
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Oil pan heater |
Not needed |
Optional (helps to reduce cranking) |
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Block Heater Use
If this vehicle will be operated when temperatures are in the +5 f (-15 c) to -25 f (-32 c) range, a block heater must be installed. Please see your dealer to purchase a block heater kit.