Why I Never Plug The Truck In During Winter

My series 60 wont start if not plugged in anywhere below freezing. Starts like a dream if plugged in!

 

Sounds like everyday routine to us over here...
Thats why we also love our coolant heaters...to save our engines and health...

 

Something else to look at is the anti-freeze to water ratio. if you have too much anti-freeze it will cause it to overheat due to anit-freeze not have adequate heat tranfering abilities alone, it NEEDS the water to transfer the heat.

 

also needs some water to not freeze but who runs 100% anti freeze ? lol

 

I do! 100% propylene glycol, it boils at around 180 C and freezes at 50 C.

 

our old Macks will start on their own regardless of the temp, at worst maybe a shot of ether. My '09, if it drops below 0, or if the truck sits prolonged (weekend) with the over night temps below freezing. It will barely start in the Morning, and because of the pre-heat in the air intake I can't use any starting fluid. My boss and I go round and round about this, when the overnight temps are below I want it plugged in so that the coolant is warmed up, and the engine oil warms up faster, not to mention the truck actually starts. I had to plug it in twice this last week, once for about 30 minutes, and the other time over night. I'm going to invest in an outdoor timer. Ihave one for my x-mas lights, it'll plug in to the wall outlet, then I can plug in the extension cord. Set the timer for 2 hrs before I start work. This way when I come in, she'll be ready to roll.