How to Cold Start a Diesel Engine Truck (Tips, Tricks + Hacks For Truckers!)

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How to Cold Start a Diesel Engine (Tips, Tricks + Hacks For Truckers!) There’s nothing fun about starting a diesel engine in a truck in cold weather! In this video, we’ll give you tried and true tips and tricks and a few hacks, to getting that ride fired up when the temperatures drop way down low!
3 Simple MUST DO Tips For Successful Cold Starts
Plug that baby in! This is simple but necessary.
Fresh, clean filters in the truck will help with trucks starts.
Invest in a new set of batteries for the truck. Old batteries are unreliable.
Heat the oil pan and rad.
Little shot of ether.
Diesel fired heater
Portable generator
A.P.U.
Plug in the truck
Dave’s Fav Truck Start Hacks
** Heat a gallon or so of diesel fuel in a clean plastic jug in a safe way. Then pour the ‘warmed fuel’ on the fuel filter and fire up the ride!
** Talking sweet talk to the truck can really help too!
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@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

_Good Day Big Strapper._ Thanks for dropping in to check out the Cold Start Video. You got _any nasty experiences_ with your ride not firing up? Love to hear from you.

@THEEINNERGOD 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I drive for a local company that has junk trucks. What are some sinple things I should take with me when I go out on the road.

@redline9536 3 жыл бұрын

ALWAYS CARRY A GOOD INSULATED SLEEPING BAG.

@drrocketman7794 3 жыл бұрын

Not a truck but on topic.... Up in Northern Minnesota, one winter, I went out to our van to start it. Chevy G-body from '77 with a 292 inline 6 and a 3 on the tree. I put in the clutch and cranked it until I figured it would start, no dice. My dad sniffed the gas tank, and told me to stop. He had me smell it too....at -54°F (-48C) gasoline smells like tar because the volatile parts of it that make it burn are too cold to vaporize. So we got a block heater and a gas tank heater, plugged them in, and left a few hours later.

@hamishkay3010 3 жыл бұрын

A space heater that might be a good idea

@rubydually 3 жыл бұрын

Back in the day... many times we used a tiger torch on the oil pan of our 871 Detroit.

@happypappy6371 3 жыл бұрын

When I used to live in northern NY, I sometimes plugged my vehicle in the night before to an outlet controlled by a switch in the house. Then in the morning, when I got up, I would flip the switch and then get breakfast, etc. By the time I was ready to go, the engine was nice and warm.

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Good way to do it!

@truckinjackass5635 3 жыл бұрын

I thought they needed to be plugged in while still warm?

@carlosaguirre1313 3 жыл бұрын

This is the BEST one ,no damage the engine

@petersisco2499 3 жыл бұрын

Candle and coffee can should be in every truck that runs in winter climate . If the truck breaks down in cold weather go in bunk , close curtains and put candle in coffee can after lit . It will provide enough heat to keep you from freezing to death in a serious stranded situation, like a major snowstorm for instance .

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip Peter!

@dcrog69 3 жыл бұрын

My father told of putting a roll of toilet paper in a coffee can fill it with diesel then light it on fire underneath the oil pan.

@vadimprozorov2569 3 жыл бұрын

In Russia we ALWAYS drive with a pair of pants and a coat rated for up to -50 C. No jokes. Sometimes you can't even start a fire because the snow in the forest is your nose deep and you can't collect any firewood because of that. A gasolene torch is also always in the bunk. Natural gas doesn't help cz it freezes.

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

I hear that! Thanks Vadim!

@jamesdoyle9220 3 жыл бұрын

A tip from a New England logger: we install quick couplers on the coolant drain ports on the equipment engines and on the heater hoses of our pickup trucks. Come to the job on a cold morning and connect the heater hoses to the Diesel engine. In a few minutes it will start like summertime. I’m sure this would work on truck engines but it would probably take a bit longer. Saves a lot of wear and tear on your starter too.

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Nice tip and a new one for me, thank you! I think that's the best tip I've heard this year! Proves you're never too old to learn something! Thanks again!

@davidsandall 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, My dad lit some charcoal on a garbage can lid and slid it under his car, he went back inside, the messy engine dripped and burned car down. Laughed about that for years.

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Bet your Dad doesn't find it too funny to this day!

@davidsandall 3 жыл бұрын

@@SmartTrucking He was pretty easy going with a great sense for humor. He was able to see the humor in it down the road. Thanks for the content, I enjoy your channel.

@TheBlackDog73 Жыл бұрын

Cold weather tip: drive in southern California. Good video as always!

@dewaynemiguel3349 3 жыл бұрын

I've drove truck since 1973,talking to your truck llol now I dont feel crazy I'm not the only one lol

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Nope, you're not Dewayne! Stay safe!

@badgermoon9229 3 жыл бұрын

I used to keep a small bag of charcoal with me. If it was bitter cold you could use it like the sterno trick. Some people used to carry a steel bucket to burn the charcoal in. On really cold mornings you'd see a bunch of burnt up bags on the parking lots. What Dave says about batteries is good advice. Probably number 1. I have Odysseys' in my truck. They aren't cheap, but service calls cost more. Also, Arctic Fox tank heaters will never let you down and you'll never need to put anti-gel in the tanks. Of course you have to keep the engine running for them to work, but when it is below zero I do anyway even with an apu. It avoids the hard cold starts and I'm always safe and warm. In my old age I'll spend a little on fuel and keep me and the truck warm.

@TheMrpuertorican 3 жыл бұрын

Smart Trucking: A couple of sterno gel fuel cans should do the trick...... Farmers: We know a thing or two, because we've seen a thing or two. 🤣

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

That is for sure!!

@daedricstones3448 3 жыл бұрын

One thing to keep in mind is the new paccar engines and some other manufacturers used plastic oil pans so be cautious of that

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously?! I didn't know that!

@Tyler-xe1es 3 жыл бұрын

@@SmartTrucking yeah ! Silly to be honest, Good thing I still run the ol 98 379 !

@jonnothetrucker 3 жыл бұрын

And Detroit too these days

@12pawsinn 3 жыл бұрын

Its plastic On the outside, aluminum inside. The plastic is to help insulate and try to prevent leaks or weeping from the gasket...

@markm0000 3 жыл бұрын

@@jonnothetrucker Detroits are metal. I have a newer DD15 and it’s metal. The radiator cover is plastic however.

@Redwine5 3 жыл бұрын

Lol ur going to have these new guys burning their trucks down lol

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Well, hopefully not!

@SoCal780 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah especially if they drive for Swift! 🤣🤣 Good one Redwine 5 that was funny man!

@michael8271 3 жыл бұрын

Swift driver going to say if one can works five cans have to do it even Quicker😆😆

@mmtruckingllc657 3 жыл бұрын

I can see it now, some idiot will grab a bunch of cardboard boxes and set them ablaze under their trunk......

@drrocketman7794 3 жыл бұрын

Hey now, I'm a Swiftie and I'm smarter than that, I hope! Lol 😆 I'm a rookie and I'm still learning.

@mmtruckingllc657 3 жыл бұрын

I carry hand warmers and an expensive sleeping bag during cold weather just in case....

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Really good ideas!

@wormwoodfive398 3 жыл бұрын

Army 3 in 1 sleeping bags are great. Get at surplus store

@gumbydamit4161 3 жыл бұрын

I'm doing a carrier change, going onto trucking. I will be starting cdl class in late December. I always find your videos very informative. Thank you for the real out look on trucking.

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Glenn! Appreciate it!

@behroozkhaleghirad 3 жыл бұрын

Awsome advices, specially those two of dave's own experience. I remember when I was a child, we had an old truck driver who had a Mack R600 as our neighbour. At winter mornings I used to watch him coming out of his house with a large industrial blow torch and nearly setting the whole truck on fire, and truck started at the first attempt 😁

@johnvanderv.4219 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha 😁😁

@jayphillips4058 Жыл бұрын

Another nice tool, cordless heat gun on the fuel filter(s). Keep two or three batteries charged for use, they'll help with a gel problem as well as warming the fuel prior to injection. Also can work to warm the batteries up; keep a small, thick blanket or old coat to throw over the batteries to keep the heat in, lock the trigger and give it a little time. Will also quickly thaw a frozen door lock, frozen up wipers, mirrors or windows without damage.

@tw364 3 жыл бұрын

Dave, you’re one Hell of a communicator. I am not in the trucking business but one of your live casts popped up on KZfaq and I got addicted. Reminds me a little bit of the old school trucking shows that used to pop up late at night on the radio.

@dk3062 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your stories. I love listening to the drivers in the company I work for. There's always a story to tell.

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Yes there is and plenty of them!

@SuperHigear 3 жыл бұрын

In all of the years I drove in and around the northeast I never heard of using Sterno to heat the oil & water. I wish I had, it sure would've made life easier on those cold winter mornings. Great advice, Dave!

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@truckinforjesus 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah Dave that second story reminded me of a reefer driver in Montana who had the truck motor quit for whatever reason out in the middle of nowhere in a blizzard. Lucky for them the reefer kept working and they were able to get in the trailer and survived the ordeal at a "comfortable" 40 degrees. I believe it was a Safeway driver.

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Neat story! Thank god he wasn't hauling frozen!

@JasonSpenc 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, Sir. Great humor along with great info. You made my day!

@clydeacor1911 3 жыл бұрын

I always sweet talk my rig. Lol...

@Tyler-xe1es 3 жыл бұрын

Cmon baby !!! Upon firing : uh ya baby, good girl !

@nickgross6526 3 жыл бұрын

Me to

@gamerjockeyletsplay7451 3 жыл бұрын

Me: Please Baby Please do one more time for daddy Truck:starts Me: awww LETS GO!

@dustindonald9862 3 жыл бұрын

I just call her a son of a bitch and it fires right up 😂🤷‍♂️👌

@paulgeishert9995 3 жыл бұрын

It depends if it's a girl truck or a boy truck... 🤔

@bigboy3jv 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos. I never fail to learn something knew. I truly appreciate your work doing these.

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it Jim! Thank you!

@bernlol 3 жыл бұрын

🤣 come on baby! 🤣 Gotta sweet talk to her

@jasonduke3608 3 жыл бұрын

Believe it or not it does work.

@paulgeishert9995 3 жыл бұрын

Then ya gotta pay her.... 😒

@SOU6900 3 жыл бұрын

@@jasonduke3608 And not just with the wife/girlfriend. 😉

@g41thomas 3 жыл бұрын

Dave this year I spray the eter directly from the hood vent and it works very good. So I don't need to pop open the air filter. So I role the driver window down stand out in the stair spraying while pushing the start botton 😀

@billnlori3149 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Dave, I always keep a real good snow suit in the truck with a nice thick sleeping bag just in case. It sucks getting cold....

@SoCal780 3 жыл бұрын

I keep a stack of those hand warmers stowed away too, just in case.

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea!

@g41thomas 2 жыл бұрын

Dave your a mentor to me for years.... thank you

@dk3062 3 жыл бұрын

You can purchase a magnetic heater as an add on to your block heater. I stick mine onto the oil pan to keep the oil warm.

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@jerrykinnin7941 3 жыл бұрын

I worked for a guy out of Fargo for a while. When i ran above Louisville in winter. I never turned the truck off. Company policy. But it was an artic spec truck as well. Dad's told me stories about bonfires under trucks before. Thanks for the tips.

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@bigvinstyle 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos Dave! Keep them coming young man!💪🏾

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@ronnieterry4916 3 жыл бұрын

All of the information is very useful. Always a great video.

@SOU6900 3 жыл бұрын

😆 The sweet talking is something I do all the time whether it be the 7.3L Powerstroke in my 95 Ford Dually, or the 454 big block in my 85 Chevy C30 dually. Also gotta love hearing a diesel of any size hitting and missing when cranking in the cold. And if you're going to carry ether with you save yourself the headache of needing 2 people and just install an ether injection system.

@adriandennis3283 2 жыл бұрын

Ur truck sounds beautiful mate and sweet talking to the truck also helps with an older truck.

@Lsx454 Жыл бұрын

A lot off ppl would think talking to your truck is crazy. But the GOOD book says "The power of life and death is in the tongue." Talk nice to her.

@drrocketman7794 3 жыл бұрын

I love the stories! It helps me out because I'm a rookie.

@mattrogers3245 3 жыл бұрын

I'm just glad I'm not the only one sweet talking the truck in the morning! :)

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Kind of embarrassing but true!

@mattrogers3245 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes sir! I'm running a 97. 379. With the 3406e. With one that old there a lot of sweet talking!

@charlesb4267 3 жыл бұрын

I thought I would comment on another tip that can help start a cold engine, while its not at all some guarantee to start in severely cold weather it can help if the conditions are marginal and have no other means at your disposal. The technique is simply to crank over the engine for a few seconds rather then crank and crank. Crank over the few seconds and then let it sit for half a minute, then crank again for a few seconds, sit again for half a minute and so on and it make take a few events of doing that to allow it to fire up. What its doing is warming the cylinders by way of the compression heat generated and then sitting allows for that heat to soak into the head and cylinder walls. Some engines respond very well to that technique such as an old detroit 8V92 silver tip I have and have used that same method on other two cycle detroits years ago at an oilfield company. Otherwise those detroits can be cranked over and over and never even attempt to fire at all. I do that as well on other older tractors I have that won't even start just below the freezing point due to their design that was never conducive to starting if an ice cube was near !.

@dickvinager7881 3 жыл бұрын

I got my block heater installed on my 3406e this morning.

@drgunnwilliams5185 3 жыл бұрын

One I used was an electric dipstick I bought at a yard sale. Was just long enough to get couple of inches into the oil. That on a timer plugged into my shop hydro & a shot of either did the trick every time. Have always carried candles as well. Amazing how much warmth you can get out of having couple of candles. Like you, done the freeze _ss off covered with everything available waiting for service vehicle to replace fuel rail that had vibrated a hole against ribbing of engine. The part on that one that hurt was I had questioned how close fuel rail was to engine when new truck was given to me. Told "oh no, that is normal." 1st trip out it wore the hole. I was asleep (Doing 5&4s - super single back then) when engine quit. Had emptied both fuel tanks while I slept. Fuel everywhere! Had to get service tech to bring 25 gal as well just so I could get to next fuel stop. When I got back was greeted by boss who asked why I hadn't fixed it myself. Told him that new lead mechanic wouldn't let me put my tool box in new tractor. He went in shop, tore a strip off him, then made him carry my road box from my car all the way across yard to where tractor was parked. Fat f_ck_r couldn't lift it to put it in kick box! Boss standing beside me told him next time I questioned something that he better pay attention. Age & experience equals education!!!

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, great story!

@MrGanganagar Жыл бұрын

I love the sweet talk !

@dougackerman4182 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Dave

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug!

@supervanll 3 жыл бұрын

I often use heat in the inlet. From a paint stripper or a rag on fire. Works excellent !

@lawrencegolba2244 3 жыл бұрын

Part 2: The truck body, etc. was so cold that I did several laps around the yard to get the speed up to a whopping 10 mph. My boss said to get out on the road and start picking up my recycle route. It felt like driving a rock- no suspension, no air ride seat. After about another hour I was able to drive 20 mph. The sun and slow driving plus temps reaching 20 degrees gradually got the truck and hydraulics up to speed near the end of my shift. Have a blessed Christmas and a better 2021!

@bigtime911 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice videos love the old school tricks and tips

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard!

@jg-xx8oh 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips a hello from Winnipeg

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Hello there!

@victorcastillo9413 3 жыл бұрын

1. Make sure your batteries are top of the line and in good shape. 2. Make sure you use a top of the line synthetic blend motor oil or full synthetic

@victorcastillo9413 3 жыл бұрын

Or the other way to go is to (if you can afford one) get an APU.

@calvinkalmon6746 8 ай бұрын

I love old school solutions!!

@Enzo87325 3 жыл бұрын

Great content like always

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! Thank you!

@timcroken8762 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos I find them very interesting and informative

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim, appreciate it!

@iateabadtaco 3 жыл бұрын

love your videos! gonna get my CDL one day with your help, thanks for the info and help getting me there!

@andrewterry9577 3 жыл бұрын

Before you pull the trigger watch the videos on depression and the isolation issue. Thats a common thing that leaves alot looking for a new job.

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help! Thanks for watching!

@iateabadtaco 3 жыл бұрын

@@SmartTrucking thanks for the awsome videos! im a big fan!

@iateabadtaco 3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewterry9577 i know but i think the good relly wyes out the bad, plus im planning on being an off highway logging truck drivier after getting some truck driving expirence so i might not be an OTR driver for more than two years

@cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks pops.

@anthonysimpson4084 3 жыл бұрын

😂 I haven’t seen matches in 20 years. I am not lying 🤥. That’s a great idea 💡

@Standinginthedayinthebattle 4 ай бұрын

This is my favorite way to start my diesel.

@borisparrill 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome videos and thank you

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@leeorsborn8842 3 жыл бұрын

In the old days, up north, a tobacco tin , or two, with some holes punched in it, a rag, and some deisel. Light er up. Put under oil pan for half hour, Start engine. Never, ever, had new batteries. LOL

@denisov_nb9935 Жыл бұрын

“Cmon baby” always work 😁👍

@onebadapple83 3 жыл бұрын

As always.....good ideas! Another way we did it back in the day which is safer than the Sterno thing is to drain out the coolant into steel five gallon pails and then warm it up on a wood stove or in front of torpedo heater. After it’s good and warm pour it back in and wait about 10 minutes then crank.

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Yup, that's what Cathy's grandfather did!

@Kevin-ix4qz 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet talking is the key! For every motor!

@bigjim3644 3 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@chriskahlson 3 жыл бұрын

Brrr so cold ! Great tips and advice

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

@joeundercoffer2567 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid! My uncle in Ontario runs a 1996 western star with a Cat diesel and walinga aluminum dump body

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@nealschmitt6555 3 жыл бұрын

BTW, I learn more from you than any other, videos on U Tube, and I'm a 67 year old company driver...

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying so and thank you for watching! Appreciate it!

@jellybrain7207 3 жыл бұрын

Always talk to a good truck, works like a charm

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

I agree! Sometimes it works with my wife as well!

@Alex462047 3 жыл бұрын

Gidday Big Strappa! I'm driving already in my third country of residence (Russia), and we don't go anywhere in winter without at least a butane torch, but preferably with a small blowtorch. Those diesel-fired wet heaters you speak of are just as unreliable as you say, but a blowtorch is as durable as a ball peen hammer. As they say downunder, keep her shiny side up!👌

@goranb3062 3 жыл бұрын

Fully Synthetic Oil , Rigmaster APU pick it up used $1000 easy to install and maintain had mine for 8 years now

@mikekahl5609 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 6.9 in a f 350 and ran a 1/8 tubing into the cab that fit the can nozzle, shot the eather while I cranked.

@gumbydamit4161 3 жыл бұрын

I like the sweet talking.

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

I think it works anyway.

@brianmcintee7303 3 жыл бұрын

good tips the sterno one is good.I also like the ak-47 sticker in your back window

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@jthitchens2672 3 жыл бұрын

As always there's value in the used market. Super trucker Dan for instance just got a used carrier apu installed for like $4500. Then again he does do most maintenance himself.

@owensrayfeilds6800 3 жыл бұрын

nice tricks,,sr.. enjoyed it....

@kennethsnyder9236 Жыл бұрын

Dave, you are still the best- then comes, “BONEHEAD TRUCKING”

@adamscott5175 3 жыл бұрын

Up where we live, I use an espar engine heater rated at 14,000 btu, plug the oil pan heater (300watts) in as soon as you shut her down; usually that works at -48. If that fails you, tarp the engine, and throw a grain drier tube under it, and fire up the ol 140,000 btu diesel forced air heater, tarp her up and in about 45 minutes she will start like it’s summer. I’ve had to do it several times. Great videos tho bud.

@hamishkay3010 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely a very useful video see you in the next livestream

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to it Hamish!

@alward9901 3 жыл бұрын

In extreme conditions only tie rag on your pin puller dip in diesel squeeze out . Light it. Bypass the air filter get a buddy to hit the starter and let the motor suck the flame in . Like you said got to have good battery’s , don’t let the motor grab the rag . I’ve been doing it for years from trucker Al retired .

@phillipgarrow2297 3 жыл бұрын

I plug in the block heater before I go to bed then I'm usually good to go when I get ready to go or hook it to a timer

@morrisdennis Жыл бұрын

Double and triple cycle the glow plug helps alot...

@dinosaurcomplaints2359 3 жыл бұрын

You can have electrically operated ether injectors, another to think about is an electric air heater that attaches to the intake manifold, and don’t forget the arctic fox fuel heaters. And a sterno can for heat inside in case your truck quits.

@elhulk320 3 жыл бұрын

Come on sweet baby we gotta go, heheh; I like this guy. Sold!! -subscribed...

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@rickyrocket3771 3 жыл бұрын

You make great videos

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@danielkeats9826 3 жыл бұрын

I’m about to light up a camp fire right in front of the fuel island after I go inside for a shower and lunch

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

The truckstop should like that!

@lukeemms2036 Жыл бұрын

Tiger torch and a 90 degree stove pipe work great

@rubydually 3 жыл бұрын

Your second story happened to my dad back in the late 70's hauling crude oil. Gelled fuel line, truck died on a deserted back road he sat for 5 hours before someone came by to help. He was bundled up pretty much the same way as your story.

@janokero 3 жыл бұрын

Get independent heating for the truck, Webasto, Eberschpacher, and you can switch it on remotely or set a time on the clock. You heat the cooling water, with that your engine will heat up and you can heat the cabin. You are saving your engine and sitting in warm cabin right away

@TombstoneHeart 3 жыл бұрын

That reminded me of the ridiculous gymnastics I used to go through to start trucks in winter in Victoria, Australia. At one stage I was driving an International ACCO, a locally made cab-over truck by I-H Australia. It had a 210 V8 Cummins in it and it was a complete pig of a thing to start on cold mornings and even more so when I was on my own. The air cleaner had a snorkle on it that ran up the rear of the cab. So, most cold mornings would see me clinging to the side of the cab, with a can of Aero-start in one hand, aimed at the top of the snorkle, holding onto the cab gutter with the other hand, standing on one foot while I tried to use the other foot to depress the starter button on the dash board! I have never believed that driving trucks for a living was nothing more than doing a job a well trained monkey could do, but on some of those sub-zero mornings, clinging to the side of the truck like a chimpanzee, I did have some occasional doubts! lol

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I wish I had a picture of that! Thanks for watching!

@CrackCrackCracker 3 жыл бұрын

Only issue I have ever had was batteries going out. My wife never understood how fickle batteries could be in the winter time. She is all about saving every penny possible while not spending a dime. Doesn’t always work out as she is learning.

@Stephen-carr 3 жыл бұрын

Got to be carefully with the fire trick. Some of these newer motors have fiberglass pans. Another trick I use to do was I had a small turbo heater I made a heat pipe and floor vent case and vent for house and plug it in with hood closed.

@JS-jv6rg Жыл бұрын

Good stuff to know, now a days some guys on flip flops don't even do a pre trip. Especially in the cold. Seems like all you need now a days is just synthetic oil in the cold weather and conventional or synthetic blend for summer.

@kennethd9344 3 жыл бұрын

I had a KW with eather spray on a button in the cab along with the front break cut off slick road

@SmartTrucking 3 жыл бұрын

Yup, I had one too!

@nitroneal48 2 жыл бұрын

When I used to work at a junkyard, we had an old shovel that was hard to start in the morning we kept some starting fluid on hand , some times it took a quit a few shots of starting fluid to get that old shovel to fire up,

@crossroads427 3 жыл бұрын

mannnn let me tell you - you are a wealth of information fam

@morrisdennis Жыл бұрын

Luv my dynasys apu, i plug in my blockheater into 110 works great...

@matthewmartinez3971 3 жыл бұрын

"Cmon baby lets go!"

@mojazzn9091 2 жыл бұрын

Man you are a great presenter

@PC_CERTIFIED 3 жыл бұрын

watch out with starting fluid engine nowadays have grid heaters in the intake will give big boom!

@shannonzittlow8462 3 жыл бұрын

Everybody should have a Mr. heater buddy propane heater I highly recommend them they have tipped over protection and low oxygen sensor they use a 1 pound screw on propane canister mesa great emergency heater

@12pawsinn 3 жыл бұрын

You do know when you burn propane.. it creates condensation?? So everything gets wet in the truck.. not a good idea... now, canheat is great stuff.

@stefanratkiewicz 3 жыл бұрын

The Webasto system works great if you use it regularly. The biggest issue is an Airlock problem. I never had a battery issue due to using the Webasto. Buy the model that is programmable and if its very cold -30C , program the system to fire up back to back . The basic time of running is 2 Hrs ,therefore a back to back will give you 4 Hrs of heating.

@robertdaniul4390 3 жыл бұрын

Also if you have an APU start that first so your coolant can warm up and you can recharge your batteries and it will heat up your inside of your cab and sleeper at the same time. Also you can jump start your truck if your starter and everything else is in good shape except for your batteries. Plus the added advantage you will get a waiver for the APU so you do not have to worry about the extra weight on your truck.

@SoCal780 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly right. 👍

@MikeBrown-ii3pt 3 жыл бұрын

Yep. I also had weather proof outdoor receptacles installed on my tractor. That way, I can plug in my block heater and run it off of the A.P.U. if it's REALLY cold.

@tracyparker5135 2 жыл бұрын

I always used a shop towel with gasoline held it at the intake of the air filter you're eng fires right up

@donaldyoung7941 3 жыл бұрын

Instead of using either you get a rag damp with gas not enough where it's dripping but damp and hold it over the air intake it well start it but it doesn't hit as hard as starting fluid

@lawrencegolba2244 3 жыл бұрын

Back in the cold, snowy Buffalo, NY winter of 2014 I got snowed in at home and didn't get to work until the following week. My truck sat for four days in sub-zero wind chills the whole time and no other driver noticed that the gfci and circuit breaker had tripped on the oil heater. The service truck attendant tried with ether plus turning the ignition on repeatedly on and off for about 30 seconds over the course of an hour. He had another emergency call so I continued the process for another three hours and charged the battery periodically while taking warm-up breaks in the driver room.