last year we were having -40 celsius and lower, with wind chill even colder
up here in Alberta. Truck started fine even though the block heater was not
used. This year so far, we have had a few nights way below zero and again
no problems so far. Battery is 2 years old and still going. Truck runs
synthetic oil which makes a difference.
Jeff Trithart
00 4.7/5spd 4by CC
homesteadworkshop@home.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Althoff" <yllwdkta@insight.rr.com>
To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 6:25 PM
Subject: RE: DML: Engine block heater...
> yes I have the stock battery and mine is tough to start even if it's 40-50
> and of course below that.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Andy Levy
> Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 7:30 AM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Engine block heater...
>
>
> Are you still on the original battery Tim? I have the heavy-duty package
> on my V8 and haven't had trouble with starting, even after sitting
> overnight in single-digit temps.
>
> Tim Althoff wrote:
>
> > I am having a tough time trying to start the truck when it's cold. It
> > sounds like the engine is slowing the starter down for a second or two
> > then
> > it starts. After that it jumps pretty bad till it warms up a little. I
> > have a 180* stat, cold air intake, modified TB, and free flowing
exhaust.
> > Does anyone else have this problem?. Do you think an engine heater
block
> > would work??? Aren't they like 30 bucks from the dealer...not bad if
> > so...
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Tim Althoff
> > 99 3.9L 5-Speed RC w/ Solar Yellow and a new Locker :-) and lotso
> > goodies http://go.to/ohiomeet
>
> --
> -andy
> andylevy@yahoo.com
> Maintainer, DML FAQ - http://www.dakota-truck.net/faq/
> http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/dakota/
> '99 CC 4x4 318 auto
>
>
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