Diesel truck in the winter out West.

I have had a few Ford diesels trucks. A 2006 (6.0 liter) 2012 and now a 2014. The newer ones seem easier to start and I have had less problems gelling up in the winter. Some things that I have found to work best:

Get your fuel filters changed before winter or before your going to be in cold weather if you don't live in a cold climate, new ones will get rid of any water that could be in your current ones to help prevent you gelling up.

If your batteries are old get new ones, diesel trucks take a lot of juice to start and if you have two good ones it will be better for your truck.

We always put Howes Diesel Treatment in our trucks year round. It is a lubricant and also a anti gel treatment. My mechanic told me about this stuff after I kept gelling up using power service diesel treatment. Howes even has a tow guarantee that if you buy a case (6) bottles and send in your receipt and proof of purchase from the box, if you gel up they will pay for your towing.

Also if you have tires with good tread and 4 wheel drive you should be just fine.

One more thing, if you have a garage or somewhere to park inside at night that will help keep your truck warmer and the cold/wind off it.
 
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