BLOCK HEATER 6.7 FORD DIESEL | When to use it, how to use it & what does it do?? Watch & learn folks
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- People who are considering using their block heater cable, should watch this and familiarize themselves beforehand. Welcome back everyone, today is a goodie for all wondering who-what-where-when-why about their block heater cable. If your truck came equipped with the cold weather package then you might want to locate your cable and try this out. Tell me what you think about this down below & if you use yours. Remember to LIKE - COMMENT - SUB - SHARE. See you all on FRIDAY!!
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Engine block heaters are key for the cold temps. However, listening to a 7.3 Powerstroke grunt for 5 minutes is rather soothing. =) NE Ohio here. I use a wireless remote to turn on my outdoor plug which has the cord running to the block heater on my diesels. I run the cord up over the driver's side mirror as a reminder that it's plugged in. The ol' 7.3 may have left the house a time or two while it was still plugged in. I have a 2020 6.7 now. Miss that old cold start grunt of the 7.3. Vids are great and informative ARod! Thanks.
Worked at a trucking company when I was younger. After getting shocked by the door handle (plugvwas often by driver's door) or front bumper a few times I learned you ALWAYS unplug the extension cord at the power pole before touching the truck.
Howdy! (Michigan Master Electrician) Ohms law to figure current in this application is I=E/R. I=120V/12.5-17ohms, I=7-9.6amps @ 120volt. 12 gauge wire is rated for 20amps and in a perfect world limited to 16amps (80%) for a load that will draw for 3 hours or more. 14 gauge wire is rated for 15amps (100%) 12amps (80%).
Thanks for all the videos! Helped me immensely fixing upper oil pan gasket!!!
Thanks Rob!!
I have a 2017 F350 I live in Texas but travel north often and have a block heater. Very glad I had it during this most recent winter storm. You may want to mention that this doesn’t prevent the fuel lines or fuel from gelling up...you need a good additive for that issue. I have seen some people think this heats the fuel lines which it does not. Thanks always for the very informative vids!!
The trucks like the "blanky" for sure. Idle is lots smoother when the oil is warm for sure! Good video!
Thanks ARod... typically plug mine in when temps are 40 and below, using a timer to provide a 3-4 hour window depending on how low the temp may go. Easier startups vice after work, when cold soaked during the day. I've noticed a max of maybe 94 to 95 degrees for ECT on my Ez Lynk. My 06 6.0 would reach the 110-120.
Here in Texas my 6.7 came with a block heater, I was glad to have it the other week. Also I had a 7.3 that also had a block heater. I have always plugged my trucks in as soon as it got down to 32 degrees.
Where in Texas?
@@BAKERHUSKIE Dallas area
Good job teaching and checking the about block heater system. Thank you!!!
Hey PowerStroke Tech Talk w/ARod……just watched your video about using the block heater plug. I have a 2018 F450 and it came with the cold weather package as it was built for Canada. I just bought the truck about 2 years ago and I live in NW Arkansas. I usually plug in when the temps are going to be 30 or below. I think it just really makes a difference in the next morning startup. Much smoother running and doesn’t take long to be road ready. Love my 6.7! Thanks again for the info and keep sharing these great vids!!
Great video, thanks for all you do!!! I will be installing a block heater on my ‘17 KR in the next 2 weeks as I’m going to Colorado for a week at the end of the month and will likely see single digit temps overnight. This is a Houston, Texas based truck so I didn’t order a block heater from the factory.
I'm in Oklahoma. My 2015 has never had the block heater plugged in until this past week when we were in the negatives (lows) and single digits (highs) for several days. Everything worked great I could tell when I started the truck, it made starting more like it was about 50 outside. It started easier and quieter than with no block heater when the temps were in upper twenties/lower thirties. Also made sure the fuel had anti-gel...
Im in detroit
I didn’t think I need a heater until it was zero at my house. I live in Fort Worth Texas glad I have one.
Thank you so much for posting these videos and sharing the information
Just hooked up my designated receptacle and time saver box. Ready for winter! Great video!
Hell yeah budd
Thank you for the video. I have not yet used the heater in my 2017 6.7 F250 but want to altho it is in garage. I plan to go north and be overnight more often. Wondered about energizing heater on cold engine. Apparently this is good approach as well as plug in right after running. Good stuff thanks again.
Southern NY I've had my truck 2 years only used block heater once. It was around 5 degrees out. Sounded happier when first started. These 6.7 start way better then any of my other ford diesels. My old 6.0 sounded like the crank was going to fall out below 20 if not plugged in
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I do use mine on those cold nights, l do like when she starts up easy. Good video ARod thanks
I found this outdoor smart plug at home depot which is great because I can just tell my phone to turn on the engine block heater two hours before I get up in the morning, and that just makes my life easier since I have some mpg mods and don't want to upset my neighbors by idling too long in the wee hours in the morning
Thank you for making this video. My '19 6.7 didn't come with the Winter Package and I wanted to know the cost of the parts/install vs. the potential savings in fuel/wear and tear on the engine. Being in NH I can see this paying for itself in a short period of time in fuel savings from idling and driving cold. Especially with the cost of diesel right now.
Thank you so much for making this video and taking the time and effort to do so! My husband has been wondering about this for so long and we just stumbled across your video to watch. Very informative and you really took it to the next level with your testing. Thank you again so much!
Get comfy!!
Great Video as usual. Love the timer idea.
Good overview. I just bought a Super Duty and was looking all over for the plug. My last truck, a '76 F-250 had them very visible up top by the radiator. Thx.
Great job, nice comparisons!
We're in the eastern panhandle of WV. With 2 firefighters in the house, our 15 powerstroke gets plugged in at lower 30's so it's ready to go at a moments notice and doesn't have the added strain of a cold start with zero warm up before hitting the road running.
I drive a Peterbilt every day and plug it in under 30 degrees, it just makes for a happier engine in the morning!
Last week in texas it was 5 degrees, with a -15 wind chill and my deleted 14 f350 cold started no problem with remote start. I've also always used rotella t6 5w-40 so that definitely makes a difference also! My dad's factory 15 chevy 2500 dmax wasn't having it and wouldn't run right in the cold
Ya typically they will start just fine at those temps. My wife and I don’t plug either of our trucks in until it’s well into the negatives, I guess it’s more by feel than what the thermometer says. As long as you use some anti-gel stuff for your diesel there’s not many problems. We are at a decent elevation in Montana, so negative temps are everyday for for months lol
Up here in the Great White North I always use mine when the temp drops below freezing. I use a timer set at 3 hours and always check gauge mode to see engine temp in the morning. It usually shows 20 degrees C (68 degrees F).after using the block heater.
My 2012 F350 was originally sold to a customer in Saskatchewan Canada. I bought it in 2017 and live in Kansas. The last 2 weeks it has been in the single digits and below zero at night with the windchill around -15 to-35. I kept it plugged in all night and it made a huge difference. I think the extra on the electric bill is cheaper than having to pay a huge repair bill.
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Engines don’t feel wind chill.
@@loft306 They don't feel wind chill but it doesn't help.
I live where it gets to -40 and wind blowing in the front of your truck, plugged in or not, will make a big difference.
Plug mine in when temps are 20* or under for 2-3 hrs. Glow plugs light like it’s 70* out.
I’m north of you about 85 miles.
Good info, like always.
Come thru pal!!
I have a remote controlled timer on my block heater, that's set for the days I usually drive my truck. 3 hours gets the ECT to 85°F (read on ScanGage), and it never goes higher being plugged in longer. I use mine to get heat in the cab sooner, as I might dislike the cold even more than my truck, though getting out of warmup mode quicker is definitely good for the fuel econ.
This is a really good idea... Thanks
A warmer engine on a cold morning will also produce less soot at start-up, which reduces soot load on DPF and reduces REGEN frequency. Warmer engine burns more injected fuel, and less of injected fuel runs down cylinder walls and dilutes engine oil, which thins (lowers) the oil viscosity, which contributes to premature engine wear.
Great video, thanks. FYI, if you know the voltage and resistance, you can calculate the current (E=IR).
I have a 99 7.3 liter and I just replaced the original starter. I always plugged in at 25 degrees. Think that may have helped starter life. Don't forget to unplug before you leave.
This week of winter down here in Texas had me plugging mine in.
If the heating element resistance were at the high value, 17 Ohms, you would draw 7.05 amps at 120 volts + any resistance in your extension cord. At 12.5 Ohms it would be 9.6 amps.
I added a plug socket in the square black plastic next to the right hook. I no longer have to fish out the heater plug. It comes with a rubber cover plug to keep the connector clean. Got it off Amazon.
I have the engine heaters on my 2011 and 2019 and live in NW Colorado. I actually have never plugged either truck in. They are not as cold blooded as my old 7.3's I had. Great video!!
My 2017 just failed to start for the first time since new at 1* yesterday morning. I had never plugged in either and its started at -15* on many occasions (Elizabeth Colorado) I suspect part of issue is it's on original batteries. I've had fuel gel and truck still started but gave me a low fuel pressure fault (about a month ago) I'm watching this video because I didn't know where the heater plug was even located.
Also, my 7.3 Excursion doesn't like to start below 30* without heater however it has 280,000 miles on it
I love that sound too!!!
Who would skip through any of your videos? They are so jammed with information one needs a pen and paper to jot down all the good details!!
As for plugging in - my old ‘01 7.3 liked anything 35 and colder. My ‘19 is less picky - teens or colder.
The box truck I drive at work (DT466 engine) likes to be plugged in at temps 40 and colder for fast starts in the AM
Hey buddy!!!!!
I plug my 6.7 in around 10pm and unplug for work at 5.40am, only -20°C or lower.
Had a 2010 6.4 used. It was froze up the first cold night. Figured it out, it was the factory chord.
Like how you have yours set up love the color and wheels beautiful truck
Living in Florida I found a 2016 f350 last year that i bought that had a block heater installed, thought it was kinda funny having it but you never know when you might need it. I did make a trip to South Carolina and the temp was 24 when I started it up leave and yea it was angery and didn't seem like it had full power until it got warmed up.
Great video! I just plugged mine in for the first time. It was 14* here this morning. I wanted to see how long it would take to get the temp up and this video helped with using the temp tool and where to aim. Thanks dude!😊
My mannnnn
Aaron, I enjoyed your video. Great idea on the dielectric grease. I've operated diesel engines for about 50 years including an 2020 F-350 6.7L. I also have worked as a small engine mechanic for General Dynamics at Fort Knox. I can tell you with certainty that plugging in the block heater for a few hours before you start your engine in cold weather extends the life of your engine and starting system and also improves the efficiency as little warn up is needed. Additionally, using properly winterized fuel with a reputable lubricity additive extends the life of the fuel injection system. Newer Low Sulfur fuels lack the natural lubricity that good old #2 diesel does. Extreme thermal expansion cycles of dissimilar metals accelerates their wear and contributes to blowby and carbon contamination of engine oil.
Here's a tip for you Aaron. One day you may forget to unplug your block heater. Don't loop it through the tow hook and secure the cord to the house. It will unplug automatically preventing damage. Ask me how I know this. 🙂👍
Not here.....fail safes in place.....check!!🙋♂️😉
Thanks my 2015 F350 brought it when I bought the truck. Always wanted to know what that was for.
Thanks for the video with actual data (I'm an engineerd) so I like my data. Anyway something I've had floating around in my brain for a while is the idea of setting the electrical up to include some type of battery tender and I suppose you could add other heating method if you were so inclined like an oil pan heater. I guess you could add plenty of stuff like diff heaters, etc. Anyway long story long it just seems like adding a battery tender to something you are already plugging in would be a kinda neat fairly simple addition.
I live in lower Michigan . My 2011 super duty lariat King Ranch 6.7 is kept plugged in pretty much all winter long. And yes there is a drastic difference in engine sound if not plugged in.
You're my go to guy when I have any problems with the truck.
Now having a problem with the dash lights going off and coming back on when driving. Looking for a video on this.
Once again great content in your videos, thank you
Let me get ur truck so i can make it!
@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod where is your shop located
Powerstroketechtalkwarod@gmail.com
Defiantly wished I had the time to drop my truck off to Arod for a time to work on all the upgrades, have been watching for a while. Since he is the Super Duty Master.
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Now plug it for like 6-8 hrs and take the same readings? That would be cool to know.
That's awesome info. I'm in Canada, used to crank it over and redline it for a minute or 3. I'll try the plug for a few hours or so. Maybe it will stop burning oil 😂
Honestly though.
I don't drive mine in cold or rain sometimes even cloudy and I park it.
I always plugged my truck when It started getting cold. It starts easier and If you turn your defroster on the warm air helps the lower part of the windshield from freezing.
Video ideas: Starter current draw on engine running 15W-40 conventional oil, plugged-in vs not, at same outside ambient temp. Then do another test of same engine with 0W-40 synthetic oil, plugged-in vs not. Might need colder weather to get best comparison.
That’s smart to put it on a timer! Didn’t think of that. I had mine on all night sometimes all weekend :/ just noticed that when it was friggin 0 degrees overnight it still felt like a rougher cold start ie the block heater wasn’t as effective. My electricity bill went up $10 a month since I’ve started plugging it in though.
Ditto
You the man!
I was so totally into this heater block I even watched your heater block install video good job. You mentioned forscan it would be extremely helpful if you could demonstrate a step by step on how to do a operated command regeneration with forscan along with what version of forscan to download please.
Also on one of your other video you program the vehicle's dashboard to display the percentage left on the DPF while in regen and in motion, I thought that was the coolest and most helpful thing to have and if you could show us how to do that also with forscan that would be awesome.
I got my 2020 6.7 F350 not long after you got yours
I wish I knew a little more about fordcsn and all the little perks that one can do with it
I'm a little hesitant to go forward as I am afraid I might code something wrong.
Thanks again for all the helpful information you been providing.
Powerstroketechtalkwarod@gmail.com
had the element go on a 17 6.7 but also in 🇨🇦 so gets used ALOT . was reading open circuit . cord passed continuity . installed new element with 15 omhs works great now getting 20c on the block out in -30c
In Nebraska I plug my truck when it hits 3o degrees and stays pugged in until march.
Also the plug ends on the cord on the truck will go bad on you, get A flip up receptacle like semi trucks
have. I installed one on my 7.3, and now on 2017 6.7.
Ha ha ha ha ha great minds think alike, back in 07 when I get my first diesel I put a GFCI of the outside of the building, into a timer box hooked into a 20 amp and that’s what I used when I had a 9 to 5 job, later on I ran a switch up to my bedroom bypassing the timer i’m going to a second GFCI outlet so that I could just flick it on about 20 minutes before I left if it was stupid cold out. So far on my 15 I have never plugged it in and if it is stupid cold I just cycle the glow plugs a couple of times and she starts up without hemming and hawing about how cold it is.
ARod, I live in western pa the 400 mile drive would be worth it to have you work on my 16 f350, wish I could find a technician around here that has the knowledge and passion you have.
Hey Scott try Weaklands in chest springs they are the best
Need to be sure you use a heavy enough cord. Use a quality cord(not some cheap piece of junk). Here in Wisconsin when we were below zero I noticed the engine temp was an average 30-35 degrees warmer (according to my Banks Derringer gauge)than the outside temp when plugged in. It was a little rough when it was that cold and I had it plugged in all night.
Was really fearing my fuel was going to gel up. Didn't get gelled up using anti gel, thank God.
I have a 2000 7.3 and before I put in new injectors I'd have to plug my truck in if it got below 40 degrees. Now I like to plug it in if it gets below 30 just so it heats up quicker in the mornings.
18 F350 6.7. In MI, 25min west of Detroit. I use the block heater when temps are below 40deg. I'll plug in about 2-3hrs before I leave and it makes huge difference in starting as well as heat in the cab. I have the electric heat option when I'm at work so ill still have some heat within 5min but nothing like the coolant heat after being plugged in. Generally I'll remote start it every few hrs and let it run for 20min to keep the temps from dropping so low.
So what are we meeting up💯💯
I also have an 18’ f250 and am 25 miles west of Ann Arbor haha
Holler whn ur comin thru
Your infrared reads 1" circle at 1', 2" circle at 2', and the reading depends on emissivity of the surface you trying to read ( you get a different reading of aluminum than steel at the same temp ). Use contact thermometer or a way better infrared gun (expensive), your internal thermocouple or thermistor are way more accurate. I have used block heaters for years while living in the high country in colorado, they are worth every penny.
Block heaters are a great idea , they are not as essential as they used to be, modern Diesel engines cold start amazingly well. A diesel is a heat engine, the warmer it is the better and more efficient it starts and runs. The life of the starter motor and batteries are extended by using the block heater . I think the 6.7 is the first Ford diesel engine that has been a good cold starter. The 7.3/6.0 would start ok if everything was 100 percent,but in most cases those engines were known for glow plug relay issues and most owners neglected the oil changes and the injectors would suffer from stiction which would make the engines run like crap and have a dead cylinder or 2 til the oil got hot. The advent of the grid heater has really made the engines run smoother after a cold start with a lot less smoke. Great video Arrod! The old time farmers used to put a roll of toilet paper in a metal coffee container and fill the container partially with diesel fuel, light the “ wick” (TP) and set it under the oil pan on their tractors , come back in an hour and the tractor would start right up , heating the coolant and or oil pan is a great way to get a cranky diesel to light off.
Thats awesome!
John DiMartino I had a neighbor do that once. He burnt down the barn and everything in it. Including the tractor.
I did that with mine and I programmed my timer to come on at least one hour before I had to leave for work.
Same here. Bought a digital timer and programmed it for 4 AM. Start up the truck about 5-5:30 and no issues.
Angry, is 1 word I could use, reminds me of being unhappy. You can tell when it is still cold .Even after letting it run 15 mins before moving. Southern Indiana here. My first ever Diesel. Did get a new fuel cap ordered for close to 20.oo the wife said. 1800 miles. 2020 F-350 Lariat. Have noticed that there is a shortage of the real trucks in the dealer lots. Plenty of F-250's, but no F-350's in my area. Indianapolis & south. What seems to be going on, did notice that they have raised the prices on the F-250's like $10,000.oo. Glad I got mine before the price increase. Am sure it will only get worse.
i plug my truck one hour in single didget ,is good for me warms nice on starts ,in quebec ,and hate the snow and salt,
22:54 2019 F450. Built without block heater. Here in Nashville we had single to teens temps for a week and truck wouldnt start. Have parts for the install heater.
Good video!
For those interested in current draw.
2001 Excursion 7.3 - pulls 8 Amps on 25’ 14/3 cord
2020 F350 6.7 - pulls 7 amps on 25’ 14/3 cord
Bingo! Thanks for sharing🤝
I have two 7.3s one is a 99 the other a o1 and a 60 series detroit all three use the same block heaters 1500 watts and I only plug them in below 25 degrees for 3 hours now if its negative 20 I'll go4.5 hours and I've never had a problem starting. I live in northern Wisconsin I also use a heavy cord 10/2 with ground 50 foot no issues. I dont worry about fuel as I run treated fuel. Keep sending use good info
what fuel additive would you recommend for winter weather?
Hotshots secrets
Love your vids ptt. I live in a small town outside of Toronto. Hence, the great white north. I just sold my 2015 Lariat, but it was kept in a heated garage from day one, so I did not use block heater. I am using money from my 15 to purchase 2022 KR power stroke. I have to say it will be first diesel, so kinda nervous just cause of all the stuff you have to watch out for. Take care Brian.
Holler at me, you'll be good
Rule number #1 do not watch or read stuff on the internet about diesel trucks. It will drive you nuts. Keep up with the maintenance and if anything would happen fix it and move on. Don't wait around waiting for something to fail.
It's interesting to compare two vehicles.ie I had a service truck with a 6.4 powerstroke and when I used to plug it in at night before bed I would get up in the morning, if we had a dusting to an inch the hood and part of the windshield would be almost completely melted. My current service truck a 17' with the 6.7 does not accomplish that same thing. Certainly interesting how the two differ.
I installed one a year ago. I know the truck sounds much smoother at start up.
I do not have a timer.
Doesn't the block heater only go up to a certain amount?
I'm in SE Tx. and it has gotten into the teens, so I installed the heater. Really nice to get heat quickly on a cold morning!
Ad blue doesn't like being cold either. I get probably 3 or 4 DEF quality codes in the stairght trucks a year. It usually happens after the truck sits for a extended period in the cold season.
Yes sir
In Alaska, I use a block heater and oil pan heater with a timer 4 hrs before work. It works great but a block heater doesn’t heat the oil in the pan. My 1980 Mercedes-Benz Diesel starts every time when she’s plugged in, -22 today........🥶
Most aftermarket engine freeze out plug heaters draw about 300 to 500 watts. If I'm doing the math right at 120 vac ÷ 13 ohms = 9.2 ampre draw. That would put the FORD OEM heater at about 1,100 watts. Wow! That's quite a heating element! Well worth the money to buy and use.
Very good!
Good luck 👍
I have a 2011 f350 7.3 and when the temp was -25f a block heater wouldn't mattered. the fuel had anti gel in it but the pump kept running dry and eventually kept dying to low fuel pressure. I installed a new pump and thinking if it gets that cold again (heaven forbid) i will need a block heater and hot wire running along the fuel lines. maybe add some foam tubes just like the house. 109K miles and it could have just been the pump went bad but I am thinking of winterizing the truck differently.
I’m in Florida but am looking to move up to the north Georgia/North Carolina/Tennessee/West Virginia area. Maybe when I get in that area I’ll add a block heater.
With my 7.3 plugged in from 7 pm when I get home till 5 am when I leave, It will actually keep my windshield about 75% defrosted, like the pattern when your defroster starts to heat up. I suppose it's just from the water temp migration making it to the heater core. And none of that heavy lope like a top fueler or the extra smoke.
Wow thanks for sharing
I know that you were curious. The factory block heater on my 2016 draws 9.25 amps (or about 1100 watts).
Interesting!
I plug my truck in all night …. Especially-10 Celsius and colder … I did burn out an element one winter when I went away and left it plugged in for a month
Lived in Fairbanks Alaska with a 7.3 for 4 years. My cold weather operation goes as follows.
Check your owners manual for proper oil weight for temperature. Heavier oil is harder to move when it’s cold. I use 5w40 full syn rotella. Actually made a huge difference. Especially from a 15w40.
30 above and over. No plug ins needed. Tho if you have injector or glow plug issues. Plugging in will get you going.
15 above to 30 above. I elect to use a 2-5amp trickle charger to keep my batteries from getting weak. 7.3s are the most power hungry engine to start due to the HEUI injection system and all the heaters and glow plugs. Also below 20 you need additive with #2 diesel or it could gel on you.
0 degrees to 15 above. I still just use the trickle charger. My truck auto starts reliably down to this temperature. And my auto start won’t turn over long at all. If you don’t have correct oil using the block heater is necessary. I install my winter front to block air flow to the radiator as well.
-10 to 0 - I add my block heater on top of trickle charger. Past 0 you should consider a 50/50 #1 and #2 mix if your truck sits long enough to completely cool off. 70/30 would work to with additive. Below 0 I cut off all airflow to my radiator by closing the vents in my winter front. Tho you may need to open if fan runs excessively if your pulling a major load
-20 to -10 . I add my battery pad heaters and it’s essential to not move your truck until your coolant gauge is reading above 100 or more so your fuel has a chance to warm up.
-30 everything mechanical hates -30 and colder. All your pumps whine. Your seats are rock solid. Really at this point if all your fluids in the truck aren’t rated for the temps specifically. You’re likely to quickly develop leaks and blow seals. I’m talking diffs, trans, power steering, all your fluids. You need strait #1 or premium diesel now. Also most large equipment operators like the military and trucking companies just elect to idle everything they might use or need past -30. Equipment failures offset the cost of the fuel.. If you don’t have a winter front your truck it might not build heat at all while driving. Really this can happen anytime after -10 in certain conditions. Put cardboard infront of there somehow if that’s what you gotta do. Your heater won’t blow hot enough to keep the inside of the truck warm if you can’t build heat.
-50 or colder. Trickle charger block heater battery pad heaters and oil pan heater and a transmission pan heater wouldn’t hurt either. Again you gotta wait till you get a good amount of temp on the gauge before even thinking about moving. I’d run additive on top of #1 fuel too.
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@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod yep. The real cold in a diesel you really gotta think about what your doing. Or you’ll be stuck in the driveway or froze on the side of the road.. In Fairbanks at -55 if the breaker died where you’re plugged in. It takes 2 trucks jumping batteries, a nipco kerosene heater, and blankets trapping the hot air under the engine compartment and about an hour to get a 7.3 back to life with the proper fuel in it. Found that out the hard way more than once.
Different way of life up there pal
@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod all the Texas Fam experienced some of it last week! Lol
Yepp i heard, SOO many from the lone star state hollered at me
On the truck-side plug, I have some buildup/corrosion probably from the water and road salts here in VA. What is the best thing to use to clean the terminals and what can I put on the terminals to keep them from corroding?
I keep XG12 packed in therr...good shiz
Great Video, thanks, I have a question, I have a 2015 F250 6.7, I notice when it's cold in the morning that the truck doesn't pick up speed I have my foot to the floor, seems like it needs to run a mile or so then it runs great. truck gets plugged in at night. Dealer said turbo is going out diesel repair shop said no-confused.
Bring it thru, ill look at it
We use a block heater current tester from j.jeb products part #ct-1 works well
I'm Canadian with minus 30-40C winter.
I've never plugged a vehicle in and they start everytime.
Like, where's your snow? That looks like T-shirt weather. Hello from WI
Greta video
I’m in Boise, with my 7.3’s if they had to be outside I would plug them in if it was under 30 for the night. I always plugged in when I got home to maintain a already warm engine. I always assumed the element was thermostatically controlled, is it Arod? These days my trucks are tucked in my 60 degree shop all the time👌🏼
Nope just an element that is submerged in coolant
get a 10g cord, 10/2 and cord won't overheat. RV cords that size work good.
My FD fleet of 2011, 2016, 2018 and 2019 6.7 F450SD's have block heaters. The ambulances are plugged in anytime they are in the station. The ambulances have auto ejecting plugs that automatically push out the cords when the vehicle has started. Connected to the shore power plugs are a block heater, oil pan heater, trans pan heater, and battery trickle chargers. This is all ran off of a 20A circuit, and the heaters are on 365days a year. These vehicles obviously have to be ready to run at a moments notice, and there isn't the time to sit and let the vehicle idle before taking off. That is why all of the heaters are installed. Chicagoland area.
Thanks pal
I keep mine plugged in to slow down the shrinking gaskets. She’s a leaky girl
Wouldn’t happen to know the part number for the clip that holds the plug up by the by bumper would you? I should have just left it in the clip. Great video! Got mine on an independent circuit with timer now! Thanks ARod!
Not off hand
Great video I have a question I was told with my 1999 dodge Cummins and 2004 duramax not to start them with the power cord plugged in and power on because it would hurt the element I was wondering if it is still the same because that defeats the purpose of remote start if I have to unplug it I cant use a timer I leave at different times of the day and it is cold in Mn its a must use feature have a great day be safe.
That statement is false having it plugged in makes no difference when you start it
I thought I saw in a ford book that the block heater doesn't do any more on the temp after 3 hours. anything after that is a waste of money.
That poor beautiful truck has to set out side in the snow... so sad 😔
Hey A Rod, I've been experimenting with Forscan for about 3 years now. It's a pretty useful tool for us guys who do not have access to Fords software. I have a 2016 F350. I have been able to add the DPF % screen. What I cant seem to get it do is add the Force manual regen. Can you direct me possibly on how to do that with the proper module codes? From my research, only the lower basic work models can someone do that on bc they idle alot. Help!
You'll only be able to at 100%
@@PowerStrokeTechTalkwARod Thanks for the response. I've been following you for the last year since I purchased my 2016 F350 Lariat to pull our rather large 34ft keystone Laredo travel trailer. You are correct. I do have to wait till its 100% before I can. I just didnt know if there is away around that to program it with a different set of module numbers that I havent been able to find thru research. It always wants to do a regen at the most inconvenient time like almost home, and will have to drive to clean for another 30 to 45 mins on the highway for it to complete. I dont like to shut it off and interrupt the process to maximize the life of my dpf filter and egr cooler.
What about an oil pan heater? I always had one epoxied to the underside of my oil pans