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Starting a Diesel Engine Using an Intake Heater
Air intake heaters heat the air as it’s drawn into the engine cylinders. This is an easy process that eliminates the white or gray smoke commonly produced during a cold engine startup.
You should:
- Turn the ignition key, waiting for the glow plugs to warm up before you go further.
- Turn the key again to start the engine. Intake heaters use power from the battery for heating.
Starting a Diesel Engine Using the Glow Plugs
This is the most common method of starting a diesel engine. Like the air intake heaters, glow plugs operate from battery power to bring air in the combustion chamber up to the proper temperature.
You should:
- Turn the key. The Wait to Start Light should illuminate on your dash. Glow plugs take around 15 seconds to warm up.
- Once the Wait to Start light goes out, try cranking the engine.
Starting a Diesel Engine Using the Block Heater
If the intake heater and glow plug methods don’t work, you can use the block heater to heat the engine block.
You should:
- Plug in the block heater. Look to your manufacturer’s guide to find out how.
- Allow the truck to sit for at least two hours.
- Start the engine.
Should You Still Choose a Diesel Engine?
Don’t let the prospect of cold weather diesel truck start up issues turn you off diesel engines. Once you compare diesel vs. gas, you’ll find the former offers:
- Strong fuel efficiency throughout Chicago
- Higher torque ratings for powerful towing
- Superior long-term reliability
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