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Cold weather is here and snow on the way.
Are you ready?
--check list:
Battery: Batteries drain quickly in cold weather, and can also be challenging to charge. During your winter prep, make sure your truck’s battery isn’t past its expiration date. You’ll also want to check its state of charge. Use a handheld battery and electrical system tester to measure the volts when its both fully charged and discharging.
Diesel Fuel: Paraffin causes diesel fuel to “gel” or turn waxy in cold weather. To prevent this, use a blend with a high cetane rating and anti-gel additives each time you fill up the tank. Be sure to keep emergency anti-gel additive on-hand while you travel in case temperatures drop significantly.
Cooling Systems: After letting the engine cool, pressure test the coolant to ensure it’s at 15-18 PSI after turning on the heater control valves. You’ll also want to pressure test the radiator cap at 5 PSI. Don’t forget to inspect the heater and water hoses for wear and tear and secure any loose components.
Fuel Filter& Water Separator: Check the water separator every day and drain the fluid when it’s full. Also, replace the fuel filter if it’s due for a change. Completing both these steps helps to avoid contamination and keeps the engine running optimally in harsh weather.
Engine Block Heater: If you have a diesel-powered truck and spend a lot of time driving in cold conditions, consider an electric engine block heater. Diesel engines need a higher cylinder temperature than gas engines and can be difficult to start if they’ve been exposed to cold weather.
Air Dryer: The air dryer’s job is to keep water out of the brake lines. Without a working air dryer, the water will freeze in winter weather, putting you and others on the road in harm’s way. Check the air dryer and its filter to prevent brake problems on the road.
Tire Pressure: Keep tabs on your truck’s tire pressure throughout winter. Cold temperatures can slowly reduce tire pressure, impacting tire tread life, fuel economy, and your safety. To prevent moisture and ice build-up in the tires’ valve cores, use valve caps for extra security.
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