Diesel Trucks Cold Start 2023

In this video, we're going to explore the exciting world of cold starts for diesel trucks. If you're a fan of the power and performance of diesel engines, then you know that starting them up on a cold day can be a thrilling experience.

We'll be taking a look at some of the most popular diesel truck models and seeing how they handle starting up in cold weather conditions. We'll be exploring the unique sounds and smells that come along with starting up a diesel engine on a chilly morning, and sharing some tips and tricks for getting your own diesel truck started in these conditions.

Whether you're a seasoned diesel truck owner or just getting started in the world of diesel engines, this video is sure to give you some valuable insights into the art of the cold start. So sit back, buckle up, and get ready for an exciting ride!


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0:00 Introduction
2:46 Johndeere 100 1967 GMC Detroit diesel 6v71
4:27 Peterbilt 359 Detroit 8V92
5:51 Ford 19000 692t Detroit Diesel
10:40 Freightliner Detroit Diesel Series 60
12:55 psychoticgamers13 550HP Detroit 60 series

[Primus]

If there’s one thing I hate it is a thumbnail of something that never appears in the video. 👎

[danielclark]

It is also smart to not rev the motor on a cold start. Let the motor warm up on its own. Also, do not crank the starter for more than 10 seconds at a try or you may burn up your starter.

[doghouse]

And that's why I have a diesel fired block heater on my truck. If that fails I also have a Honda propane powered genny that can plug into the electric block heater, but after using the Espar for 17 winters, it still works like a champ. 30 minutes for 100 to 140 degrees depending on how close to below 0 it is. Truck starts like it's in Miami.

[kfelix]

I learned this while traveling in north parts of Iowa and Upper Michigan, every night b4 I went to sleep i would get out of my nice warm hotel, climb into the diesel pickup, start it up and let it run for 10-20min, then go to sleep. This helps with the engine being started 7 hours later

[chucktaylor]

Besides a strong battery, good oil viscosity appropriate for the cold is critical. The coolant is critical as well.

[parlance.electricco]

The dump truck in the thumbnail? Where is that starting in this video, Richard?

[jeanettewest]

I have a Dodge 2500 with the V-10 gas engine. I live in Southwest, Alaska where it usually drops to around -35* F. I have 150W heaters on the transmission and engine oil pans, a 1500W recirculating heater for the engine block, an 80W battery blanket, 25W heater on the power steering pump reservoir, and a small trickle charger for the battery. Never had any problems. Had I a diesel? I'd run all of the above and a fuel tank heater.

[e.a.p]

First of all you put a block heater in the truck and plug it in to warm the oil. That helps tremendously. Secondly you put the world's best synthetic oil in the engine. Buy Amsoil synthetic oil it will be a great help. On the Canadian prairies where temperature can occasionally as low as -50C we just don't shut the trucks off when it's ridiculous cold. If you had a Ford F 350 7.3 litre diesel engine you'd burn 3 or 4 litres over night, that's a heck lot of cheaper than not getting it started. Most highway truckers on the prairies leave the trucks running 24 hours a day. Now if you are really smart you leave the cold weather behind and go on holidays in the tropics till the weather warms up.

[michaelhilborn]

Block heaters are pretty much standard equipment throughout much of Canada, just as A/C is in the States.
I understand in the high Arctic they will sometimes run heavy equipment on jet fuel because it resists jellification at extremely low temperatures much better than diesel fuel.

[scottlambert]

These awesome engines wouldn't be possible without Rudolph diesel

[BlorkTDork]

I was A commercial fisherman for over a decade I LOVE

[GeorgeOverland]

I have always sprayed some not alot, of either in the breathers and it works,

[danieljones]

That's the NEW free flowing exhaust pipes

[packrcch]

10:42 that old freightliner still has some balls...

[larryehrlich]

Why no block heaters? I lived in Nome Alaska for 10 years and you need a block heater when it's -40°. You are prematurely wearing out the engine by forcing it to start.

[piotrpilzak]

The most favourite video for green peace 😍

[packrcch]

i would not rev that engine at that temperature. actually, i would buy a dipstick block heater or just start it and let it idle until warmed up.
im impressed that it started. must be using some pretty light engine oil....

[GeorgeOverland]

We even piled up charcoal under the oil pan light it up to warm the oil so it is not so thick, and she would always start up, not so hard on the lower main bearings, and the rods,

[chrism]

Lovely bit of smoke on the car looks like the opening of a good beer

[Briebabcock]

Funny enough, in many US diesel pickups like my 05 dodge ram 2500 5.9 cummins, instructions specifically say after engine starts, depress accelerator bringing rpms up to 1000 rpm then return accelerator to idle position and allow engine to run 30 seconds or longer. However, reving the snot out of a cold diesel above 1000 rpms for more than a few seconds is just plain dumb. And just remember folks, many older trucks, especially semis, dont have grid heaters or glow plugs.