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Festus2 · 10-22-2014, 06:04 PM

Short, daily hops of 5-10 miles and 15 minutes of driving are not a diesel's "best friend". With that kind of driving, the engine doesn't even have a chance to warm up. If you can get it out on the highway 2x a week over 75 miles, your diesel will thank you.

Block heaters work well; and again, your diesel will smile when started after being plugged in for the night.

Other than that, your diesel will perform well over the winter months. Some folks use a fuel additive during the cold weather.

10-22-2014, 06:04 PM	#5
Festus2 Site Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fraser Valley BC Canada Posts: 7,015	Short, daily hops of 5-10 miles and 15 minutes of driving are not a diesel's "best friend". With that kind of driving, the engine doesn't even have a chance to warm up. If you can get it out on the highway 2x a week over 75 miles, your diesel will thank you. Block heaters work well; and again, your diesel will smile when started after being plugged in for the night. Other than that, your diesel will perform well over the winter months. Some folks use a fuel additive during the cold weather. __________________ 2008 Cougar 5th Wheel 27RKS 2005 2500 GMC Duramax