COLD WEATHER PREP FOR POWERSTROKE

[@rygi23]

I switched from Motorcraft 15w40 to synthetic 5w40, there was a huge improvement in both cold starts and performance.

[@howardwhite9773]

Excellent collaboration, gentlemen. Good to have information within the "brand" context. Yeah, my batteries need love (more like replacement...).

[@all4freedom100]

The block heater warms the coolant that remains in the block not the oil. If it’s getting frigid cold I would recommend an oil pan heater. You can find them online and they have a plug in the same as your block heater. They literally glue to your oil pan and you should run a bead of high temp silicone around the edges. I say this because I use one anytime the temps drop below 20 degrees Fahrenheit and my truck purrs when I start her. Also, a timer on your outlet you plug into is a huge help.....I set my timer, plug in the block and oil pan heater and the timer applies power about 2 hours before I go to start. Block heater has nothing to do with oil unless there is a slight heat transfer.

[@willynorris1739]

Very informative! I'll be changing my oil asap based on this excellent info! The Canadian winter is just around the corner!!

[@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom]

Let me know if I can help get you set up with AMSOIL. The Preferred Customer program allows you to purchase at wholesale prices. www.preferred-customer.net

[@matstaley388]

Where is the 7.3 chart?

[@jjp1117]

The 7.3 chart was left back in 03

[@9102jack]

Leave your 7.3 running from november to march that's how! 2 keys!

[@keithnoneya]

Hey Bill do one on the 7.3 please. Love your work, channel and website. Best Wishes n Blessings Keith

[@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom]

The 7.3 chart is very similar to the 6.0. I highly recommend a full-synthetic 5W-30 engine oil, like AMSOIL 5W-30 HDD. Here's the link: www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/motor-oil/diesel/series-3000-sae-5w-30-synthetic-heavy-duty-diesel-oil/?zo=1302686&page=%2fstorefront%2fhdd.aspx

[@keithnoneya]

I live in Southern Louisiana where the temperature in winter rarely drops to freezing but a few days a year. In the summer it gets up to the mid 90's. Also I rarely tow anything heavy than a small trailer. Do you still recommend this weight or is there another one that would better suit my climate needs? Thanks for your time. Keith

[@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom]

Keith Noneya We are not really concerned about the high temps - your engine thermostat keeps your engine operating at around 200 F. The full-synthetic 5W-30 AMSOIL HDD seems to be the perfect weight oil for the 7.3 and 6.0 engines with the hydraulic/electric injectors. Most customers use it year round in all conditions. For the best price, check out: www.preferred-customer.net .

[@keithnoneya]

Thanks BSO.com I appreciate the quick come back. Best Wishes n Blessings Keith

[@GeorgeSemel]

You guys are thin blood, it doesn't even get cold till about zero, yep it's about all that you said, but there is more when I lived and worked out of Fairbanks, Alaska, it tends to get cold, yes a block heater is a must, and I would suggest that if you live North of the Mason-Dixon line, have one installed! Another thing is that Batteries don't like cold, you can install a battery heater, or do what I do, I take mine in for the night and put them on a trickle charger- I keep two batteries for my car, Its a little extra thing in the morning but hey you are going to have things to do in the morning when its -30F anyway! Full filter heater is also nice to have! Now there is the down and dirty way of getting a diesel to start if you are out to say- Winter Elk hunting, or you are lucky and got a Woodland Bison Tag- You but a tarp over your engine, and you light a small fire under the oil pan, a camp stove would work even better if you got one, in about 30 min you should be able to start you truck or car! It's hard on a vehicle any vehicle! With Airplanes, we would install quick drains for the oil, and we would heat the oil on the stove to warm in up some then pour it back into the engine, and pull them thru a few times and then start, a heated hanger is way better but, out in the bush it's well nope! We would not fly if the outside temp is lower than -35 to 40 in the airplanes we flew, cold soaking, you could not stay warm period! This is just some of the things that are done in the North that you may not know about!

[@SuperGonggong]

George Semel oh nice, did u move out from Fairbanks?

[@OffRoadRunner94]

I live in the eastern upper peninsula of Michigan,as of October 10th all fuels is -10 winter blend.and howes is the best anti gel additive I have ever used.I ran that in -45℉ WITHOUT A PROBLEM.allot of diesels were gelled up on the side of the road that day but thanks to howes I wasn't one of them.

[@MagicShred]

Guys... Awesome video. It would be really cool if you could show different weight oils in frozen mason jars. It would really show the difference in viscosity.

[@timmyburch9126]

laughing at -40F in Alaska

[@Justintime8510]

7.3?

[@edwardcarberry1095]

Battery warmers and 0W/40 syn for this time of the year. Block heater is standard equ.

[@tyronegraves4731]

Edward Carberry i use 0w 30 in both our Saab's 9-5 arc and 9-3 linear sports sedan both 2004's in Schenectady NY

[@bambinothegreat9245]

Hey guys please don't forget all of us that own the 7.3. Thank you

[@firsttimediesels6289]

I been using the shaeffers 5w-40 synshield or whatever the hell, it's pretty good

[@StoneysWorkshop]

Thanks guy. I dont even own a diesel but I watch all your videos. If i ever buy one I'll be very educated!

[@rogerbrandt6678]

I've started my Duramax lbz all winter near -30c sounded like it was gonna blow up, had the truck about 6 years after that winter and it ran great no problems, but I'm not nieve to think I've never taking years off doing it, but was in a situation where I couldn't plug it in.

[@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom]

The best way to protect your engine in those conditions is to use a full-synthetic 0W-30 or 5W-30 engine oil. The AMSOIL 5W-30 (product code HDD) would be a great choice. Here's the link: www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/motor-oil/diesel/series-3000-sae-5w-30-synthetic-heavy-duty-diesel-oil/?zo=1302686&page=%2fstorefront%2fhdd.aspx

[@jeffreyzimmerman2553]

I enjoyed this video a lot keep these coming!

[@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom]

Sorry for the lack of a 7.3 chart. Look on page 22 of the 2002 7.3 Diesel Engine Supplement: www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/catalog/owner_guides/0273l732e.pdf

[@ryanburbridge]

2 years from last video? Let's go let's go! Lol thanks. Will be checking your vids out.

[@eldoradoboy]

is this chart applicable for a 190 HP International Variant? the T-444E.. seems ot be no love for information on that...

[@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom]

The T-444E engine should follow the Ford recommendations rather closely, but the bigger issue is that all of the recommendations for 6.9 and 7.3 engines are rather dated, and don't reflect improvements made to oils since these engines were designed. You can buy a full synthetic 0W-30, 5W-30, or 0W-40 now that can be ran year around in all conditions. These oils were readily available in the 1980's and 1990's.

[@eldoradoboy]

is running a 0W in an older engine going to run my oil pressure Low on hot days? this engine runs great but runs at about 42 PSI oil pressure on rotella T 15W40 and im concerned I lose oil pressure if i run oils that thin out whne they get warm.. as well as it has a couple very slow seal leaks.. im concerned thin oil turns those into real oil leaks that i'll then have to spend 1000s to fix.. id like to get some more out of it before I tear it apart.. from all indications theres nothing wrong with it.. its just in an older school bus..

[@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom]

Reciprocating engines, in general, only need 10 lbs of oil pressure for every 1000 rpms. So 42 lbs of oil pressure is plenty. You are much more likely to damage your engine at start-up with oil too thick than you are with oil too thin at full operating temps. But each engine is unique, and you have to monitor oil consumption - if it jumps way up with a 0W oil, then just start adding a thicker oil until you reach your next oil change, when you move to a thicker oil. I'd stay within the same oil brand / line.

[@yamguy33]

my 02 f250 7.3 startes at -23c with just the glow plugs (3 cycles) using rotella t6 !!!! 378 000km on my engine

[@skipperskipper2936]

i change oil every 3 months no matter the miles with 5 w 40 and after 600k miles with no problems except oil cooler seals at 400k miles. 7.3 engine

[@SledgeHammer43]

Below 10° F most of the old school truck drivers don't shut down the trucks. One the trucks take forever to warm up. Two the engine damage especially for the Owner Operators means more expensive engine repairs. Three we live in these trucks and No one wants to get into a Frozen Bed.

[@eldoradoboy]

I didnt see anything for a 7.3.. i have a T-444E.. no charts?? i also do a lot of travelling between ohio and Tampa florida during the winter... I understand I should carry some fuel additive or make sure i run close to empty and fill-up with fresh fuel in ohio... what about oil in a T-444E? I run 15W40 in my 2000 T-444E but have not yet had it in winter... its in a shortie school bus..

[@endurotruckererniedesjardins]

Christopher Abnett advice from Canada. never run your tank below 1/4 tank. I fill at 1/2 and try and stay above half a tank. water sits at the bottom of the tank. I've never had any fuel issues in twenty years of driving transport all over northern Ontario. I run from espanola ontario to chapleau ontario once a day and I see -50c in chapleau in January February often. as for fuel additive you should use it on every tank. small amount is all ya need. 1/4 a cup for 60 litres is what I use

[@rogerbrandt6678]

+Ernie Desjardins very good point, also I'd say half a tank if your parking in warm garage.

[@Thesupersmith79]

Up here in Maine our go to anit-gel is "Power Service" it works great to keep fuel from Gelling. Have you had any experience with Power Service fuel treatment?

[@neomags]

ok... am I the only one having difficulty finding Tom's youtube channel?

[@automotivesboy9904]

hey Bill can you do a video of the tow/haul on the 6.0 powerstroke?how good is it,how it effects the truck,how does it benefit the 6.0 powerstroke in a good way or a bad way?

[@Liam40]

I assume like most Tow/Haul features on trucks, it delays shifting until a higher RPM is reached (To protect the transmission from overheating by constantly switching gears). I don't exactly see it changing tuning, and if it's anything like most other diesels the jake brake is operated separately to the tow and haul function. TL;DR - Delays shifts til higher RPM. May also disable Overdrive.

[@automotivesboy9904]

Liam 4.0 thanks for the info.

[@LauraB60]

Is there a downside to using block heater in 40 degrees Fahrenheit? TX doesn't get too cold but I notice a vast improvement in starting if I do use it on chilly nights.

[@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom]

Sorry for the delay - I just saw your comment. Other than the expense for electricity, there's nothing wrong with using a block heater. But if you notice a vast improvement at 40F, you have a weakness in your system somewhere. Areas to check: weak batteries, weak starter, faulty or dirty battery cable connections, glow plugs burned out, glow plug controller malfunction, engine oil too thick. Any one of these can cause a problem. Many older trucks have several of these problems that compound to cause no-start situation on first cold day. By using the block heater on a relatively warm morning, you are tricking your engine into thinking it's a warm spring day!

[@jmyers9853]

i use a block heater any time it gets below 40F. it just is easier on the batteries.the 15-45W i use is good for our temps in lower alabama

[@monster11082]

one thing that you missed out, and it should be number 2 on this list, coolant, check the coolant freeze point make sure you're running the right coolant for the operation that you're running

[@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom]

As soon as we finished this video, I said to myself "coolant, stupid". You are absolutely correct. You need to check the freeze point, but you should also be checking the acid levels in your coolant as well. Easiest way is with anti-freeze/coolant test strips. Here a link: www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/other-products/antifreeze/antifreeze-test-strips/?code=G1165-EA&zo=1302686

[@1bigsample]

Best-Synthetic-Oils.com it couldn't hurt to do another video with Bill specifically on the topic of coolant. bill likes to hear himself talk and so do we. 😀

[@tommyc6812]

“I wonder how the lighter oils (0w / 40) handle the ‘steady heat’ from our block heater being plugged in all winter@ -20C?”

[@rusdean229]

How about running motorcraft diesel oil in a 1988 351windsor in Seattle usually mild winters need zddp for flat tappetts

[@hunterdrayer1836]

Can you mix the archoil with the anti gel?

[@keonisanchez288]

Great video guys

[@chrissander2124]

ive been running 5w40 t6 in my 6.0 year round in Oklahoma we see 100+ heat in the summer. according to the chart I'm making a mistake. from my understanding the 1st number "5w" is the consistency of the oil when cold and the second number "40" is the consistency when at operating temp. am I wrong?? not making sense why the 10w30 would be recommended in warmer weather

[@skipperskipper2936]

i been saying this all my life. 1963 to 2016 ..all ways used 5w 40.

[@jong6741]

What about 7.3 oil for cold weather? moving north. Way up north.

[@DarrinsChannel]

Bill i run 10w30 in the summer and 5w40 in the winter now if am towing id use 15w40 in the summer but up here in Canada 0w30 for diesel is not easy to find or at least were i live 0w40 isn't easy to find either i use 5w40 it does the trick

[@endurotruckererniedesjardins]

you guys forgot the important of coolant mixture. check it and don't trust the shop. test it yourself. I had a shop in drove transport for mix pre mixed 50/50 coolant down by 50 percent with water because the mechanic was to lazy to read the bulk tank of coolant. so January I ran up to thunderbay ontario -45c with 25 parts water 75 parts coolant and the rad froze and exploded in the middle of nowhere with no traffic and no cell service. wtf now.

[@danacampbell2606]

Can a ford 7.3 pull a 30' 5th wheel and and Subaru Outback.

[@mukiemuk1968]

Amsoil recommends that you should never use oil additives .

[@Mudslinger3]

Forgot about glowplugs, wiring harness. Trying to sell Amsoil to get commission.

[@roofermarc1]

Nice presentation thanks.

[@charlesprince1435]

I just bought myself a 2017 super duty 6.7L. I plan on putting a bypass oil filter. Will that hurt my warranty?

[@robertburns7007]

Its 30deg out and truck has been plugged in all night, went to start and batteries were dead, now they are both new batteries 6 weeks old had everything off in truck, also when i unplugged the cord it sparks? Anyone's help on this would be great! Or has anyone else have this problem?

[@leannebouldin9679]

hubby has a 6.0 that we have done a delete on and replaced glow plugs and harness. still have white smoke on start up but then clears up ? cant seem to find a starting point to find the reason of the smoke plz help with some ideas

[@theboyparker4899]

Leanne Bouldin head haskets

[@MisterCheemf]

Rollin Coolant!

[@wildnomadoverlander]

I live in Alabama, I am currently running Rotella T 15w-40. I understand that Rotella t6 is mainly used for extreme cold.....I think. The lowest I expect it to get this winter is around 20 degrees fahrenheit. Would switching to t6 negatively effect my truck in anyway? Should I run t6 in the summer when its 100 degrees? Any advice is would be helpful. Thanks

[@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom]

You didn't mention what engine you have, but if you have a 7.3 or 6.0, then you should be running a full-synthetic engine oil (due to punishment of oil by HPOP and injectors). The AMSOIL 5W-30 HDD oil I featured in the video is the favorite among AMSOIL customers for these engines - and they run it year round, without any problems. The lower viscosity (compared to 15W-40) allows the injectors to function quicker, for faster starts and smoother idle and more responsive acceleration. Here's the link: www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/motor-oil/diesel/series-3000-sae-5w-30-synthetic-heavy-duty-diesel-oil/?zo=1302686&page=%2fstorefront%2fhdd.aspx

[@wildnomadoverlander]

Wow, I totally forgot to mention that I have a 1996 Ford F-250 7.3L. That Amsoil is far out of my price range. I know you are an Amsoil dealer but, what do you think about me running the Rotella T6 in my 7.3 in the winter, or year round? Thanks for your reply back.

[@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom]

likestovideo93 You may reconsider the price of AMSOIL when you discover that you can run it up to 3x longer than the Ford recommended oil change interval. Calculate the prices on a oil change cost-per-mile basis, and AMSOIL will be the least expensive. IMO, you should be running a full-synthetic 5W-30 or 5W-40 year round.

[@wildnomadoverlander]

Thank you very much for your help!

[@HenryGigante]

Cool

[@moisessanchez9294]

what are the best injectors for a 2000 7.3

[@ryanhaverkamp4404]

Moises Sanchez stock

[@moisessanchez9294]

Thanks

[@JAMESWUERTELE]

New

[@nickyfresh6577]

what is the name of the stuff for the fuel

[@pattreu834]

Howes diesel

[@pattreu834]

Howes diesel anti gel, it's good stuff

[@skipperskipper2936]

i run 5 w 40 in my 7.3 and i have 600 k miles

[@ifronnin]

So that'swhy my 88 7.3 wouldn't start at 0 Fahrenheit with 15w40......

[@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom]

There could be a lot of reasons, but oil too thick is definitely on the list. Batteries, battery cables, starter, glow plugs, glow plug controller, and the list goes on!

[@bieleckijoshua]

nobody's gonna say how this dudes title is "certified lube specialist"?

[@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom]

Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS) is a designation awarded by the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE). CLS requires over 3 years of experience in the field, a significant amount of training, and passing a certification exam.

[@Albone3000]

whats toms channel?

[@skipperskipper2936]

5w 40.

[@jj9686]

7.3 info would be great I live in Mass and have 3 of them, tons of them still going up here, as expected

[@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom]

The recommendations to consider lower viscosity engine oil in cold temps applies equally to 7.3 engines as well. I have many customers who use AMSOIL 5W-30 HDD full synthetic diesel oil in 7.3 engines - and they run it year around, including towing at maximum weight.

[@iamcaptainamerica7141]

I live in indiana. and since I've gotten my 6.0 I've always been told to run t6 15-40. cause those motors are weird with oil. so I need to run a lower viscosity in the winter months? is it OK to switch different makers of oil or do I need to stick with one kind

[@Best-Synthetic-Oilscom]

Great questions. T6 (full synthetic) 15W-40 is a very good oil, and it will flow better at colder temps than a conventional 15W-40 for sure. If you aren't pulling/towing heavy, then dropping to a lower viscosity in the colder winter months is an easy decision. If you are pulling/towing heavy, then the decision gets a little more complicated. Ford called for 15W-40 at all temps when towing, but that was based on running conventional oil and that recommendation is now over 10 years old. A full synthetic 5W-30 diesel oil, like AMSOIL HDD, will flow down to -58F, and still provide great protection when hot. The hydraulic/electric fuel injectors in 7.3 & 6.0 engines tend to function faster with the lower viscosity oil as well. Regarding switching oils: while I wouldn't make a habit of it, switching really doesn't hurt anything. For example, conventional and synthetic oils will mix just fine, but differences in base oils and additives can create some blending issues, but even these aren't going to damage your engine. Try to stay with same brand, but switching and mixing frequently should be avoided.

[@phtevenmolz5030]

It's a horrible lie made up by quick lube places that you cannot change brands and that you can't change between conventional and synthetic. Those are absolutely wrong. Use whatever you'd like.

[@endurotruckererniedesjardins]

Diesel the pitbull puppy we run t6 Rotella 5w40 up in northern Ontario. Sept to may you'll be good in Indiana. go 15w40 may to Sept.