First winter with a desiel

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Dec 4, 2018 | 02:34 PM

Bobl

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First winter with a desiel

I’m moving to a cold climate and would like to know what to expect for my 2016 F260 power stroke.
Do I plug it in? What about fuel additive? The dealer said I don’t need to do either. It doesn’t sound right from what I’ve read.

Dec 4, 2018 | 05:32 PM

Hayapower

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Welcome to the site

Cold, how cold?

Dec 4, 2018 | 07:03 PM

Bobl

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Weather for this week 20’s during the day and single digits at night. I hear it can get below zero in January

Dec 11, 2018 | 06:19 AM

eric hoffmeyer

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A block heater makes for a happy truck. Warms the oil and assists in easy starting.
I think the operator's manual talks about cold weather considerations.
I have the 7.3 diesel and plug it in at 35F. The truck loves it.
Eric