So you’d think school/intro to the company would teach you about cold weather maintenance. But they didn’t, so I come to the trucking gods for guidance.
anti-gel...do I need to do it every time I fuel? Just if the tanks start to gel? I’ve never worked with Diesel engines before so I’m brand new to this one!
I just received a message to be sure to train the water from the air tanks...my trucks missing it’s manual (thanks previous driver), but it’s a 2019 Peterbilt. Can someone give me a basic walkthrough?
Cold weather prep
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Penumbra, Nov 11, 2019.
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If you are pulling a reefer in extreme cold run it on continuous loaded or empty. Froze up reefers are a major PIA to get running again.
If you don’t have an APU on your truck be sure to bump the idle up a good bit when parked. If possible keep the hood pointed away from the wind. -
Also...really really dumb question...how do I get all the snow off?
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I've really never used any anti-gel. I have some...a couple times I've put it in....it doesn't seem to do any better than straight diesel. Usually, if the temp is lower than 20°F, I'll idle if I'm worried about gelling.
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Company sent a message telling us to use our comdata cards to purchase the anti gel...
uh...how do I do that?
I’ve only ever used my comdata card at the pump to get fuel. Do I just run it like a regular credit card on the little card reader at the register?truckdriver31 Thanks this. -
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Also check your fuel tanks make sure they have fuel returning to them at a healthy rate keeping the entire tank toasty.
Another item to check with a powerful light source is the bottom of tank for algae. (Its a new items to me but you learn something at any age) with today's fuels. Its possible to grow them with a toasty set of tanks. (Ick...)
If you have plasticity airlines, replace them with what is black and very close to pure rubber. Less chance of them snapping off when you maneuver a big rig in tight spaces below say -25. No airlines, no move. And sometimes that might be VERY possible to choke off a entire shipper or receiver. Or even a major intersection or highway ramp.Texas_hwy_287 Thanks this.
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