when to put the radiator cover on?
#11
12-08-2006, 06:03 PM
engine heaters. Sort of like a block heater, only they run on diesel and circulate the coolant.
My espar works great, I've never plugged my truck in. It's started as cold as -40. Personally, I think they work better then block heaters.
#15
12-14-2006, 01:12 PM
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The only time I have ever used a winter front, is when it is both very cold and windy. And that is mostly just to keep the snow from blowing into the engine compartment.
#18
12-14-2006, 02:22 PM
Originally Posted by allan5oh
Originally Posted by PhuzzyGnu
I just got back from a run to Cape Girardeau, MO over to Crane, IN and back to Houston. It was in the low teens with pretty good snow in Dale, IN when I woke up in the hotel room and went out to the truck (2007 Freightliner Columbia/14.0 Detroit). The truck started right up with no white smoke and was at driveable temp within 15 minutes. Once under way it stayed between 180-200*.
Winter fronts are for when it's REALLY cold to keep you warmer. They do work. Also, they prevent a lot of sand and salt from hitting your rad. Everyone up here runs them. My post was simply about a modern (2007) truck, cold starting, and operating temperature afterward- plus a little info from people more knowledgeable than I regarding a winterfront. -p. |
