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Re: How many folks keep there diesel truck plugged in full
[Re: Challenger 1]
#1717989
12/30/14 07:52 PM
12/30/14 07:52 PM
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Byron, NY
W.I.N. Racing
top fuel
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top fuel
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Byron, NY
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never plug either of mine in (have to cycle the key once in a while)Dont see why you couldnt leave them plugged in 24/7, its a low wattage heater so no boiling should occur. If you did plug one in the only reson I can see for unplugging it would be save on the electric bill and to prevent pulling the socket out of the wall when you drive away which for me is teh biggest reason not to plug one in, 
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'01 Dodge 3500 S Cummins Auto, Fresh air kit, 4" Exhaust,
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Re: How many folks keep there diesel truck plugged in full
[Re: RUNCHARGER]
#1717992
12/30/14 11:28 PM
12/30/14 11:28 PM
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PORT ALBERNI , BC., CANADA
superwrench
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PORT ALBERNI , BC., CANADA
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I never plug my Dodge-Cummins in, that's what the GRID heater is for. My work Cummins and Volvo get plugged in if it gets down to zero Fahrenheit and the old Ford and GM diesels needed plugging in below about 10 fahrenheit it seems.
I've started a Dodge Cummins at -40 not plugged in overnight.
Sheldon
As he says...A Cummins will start at almost absurd low temperatures without the block heater plugged in. I use mine occasionally, but it's more for the convenience of having a luke warm block so the windows defrost quicker. We get the "foggy" cold on the coast and the vehicle is usually covered with thick frost on a -10 morning. And diesels take frigging forever to warm up.... 
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Re: How many folks keep there diesel truck plugged in full
[Re: RUNCHARGER]
#1717995
12/31/14 01:59 PM
12/31/14 01:59 PM
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Plymouth, MI
Blusmbl
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Plymouth, MI
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All of the newer diesels can start unassisted at -40 pretty easily. The block heater helps with engine wear though- it takes much longer than you'd expect to build oil pressure at those temps. If you plug it in, even if it's just for an hour or two before you'd want to start the truck, the oil will flow much easier and the crank speed will be faster.
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Re: How many folks keep there diesel truck plugged in full
[Re: Dragula]
#1717997
12/31/14 03:06 PM
12/31/14 03:06 PM
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in a cattle trailer down by th...
Guitar Jones
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Paddle faster! I hear banjo music!
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I plug mine in before I go to bed if it's going to get to 40 degrees or colder overnight. Not for the truck but for me, nearly instant heat. BRRR. 
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'92 D250 Club Cab CTD, 47RH conversion, pump tweaks, injectors, rear disc and hydroboost conversion.
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Re: How many folks keep there diesel truck plugged in full
[Re: Guitar Jones]
#1717998
12/31/14 05:54 PM
12/31/14 05:54 PM
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Marysville, O-H-I-O
70Cuda383
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Marysville, O-H-I-O
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My first winter with a diesel. And it's been mild. Just got the cord for the heater, haven't needed it yet, but I'm looking forward to having heat in the truck right away instead of having to drive 15 minutes before the temp needle even moves.
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Re: How many folks keep there diesel truck plugged in full
[Re: 70Cuda383]
#1717999
12/31/14 10:38 PM
12/31/14 10:38 PM
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Round Lake Beach, Illinoisy
Rhinodart
Rhinotruck
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Round Lake Beach, Illinoisy
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My 92 left me stranded on the road a couple of times because I couldn't plug it in at a motel.  My 04 never needed to be plugged in. At work we plug the Internationals in (MaxxForce junk)  24/7 and only unplug them when we are ready to drive them.
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Re: How many folks keep there diesel truck plugged in full
[Re: DaytonaTurbo]
#1718004
01/03/15 12:23 AM
01/03/15 12:23 AM
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Posts: 1,261
Canada
Lugnutz
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pro stock
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Canada
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Yeah but a first gen with only a single battery, if that starts to get marginal at all you're in trouble!
I don't let it get marginal. I do live here and am familiar with our temps and weather...  
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