Eco Diesel Dodge Ram Cold start -13C no block heater

[@kitfoxflyer]

72.000km now and working well

[@wngmbx]

Hmmm shows the oil temp below 50 c's.. Mine doesn't show anything under 50 c's and I have the 7 inch middle display. Minute differences between the 14 and 15 I am assuming?

[@kitfoxflyer]

oil temps go in the negatives on mine

[@phill903]

Do you always let it warm up 10 min before leaving when it's a winter cold start ?

[@kitfoxflyer]

yes like to warm up before I drive get engine and tranny oil warmed a bit

[@802louis]

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[@1980Elplacerdeviajar]

Hi , I came across with this video and I do have a question for you , I was in the dealership a week ago looking for a mopar block heater cord for my 17’ RAM 2500 diesel ... he said that I don’t need a block heater cord ... for the area where I live , he said that Cummins which is the Engine Builder instal a outlet for the cord , but don’t provide the cord because depends on where the truck is going to be sent .. ( let’s say north ( Canada ) or Alaska where weather conditions are extremely hard for Engines ( temperatures below -30 Celsius ) but on my case it won’t be necessary, that new Cummins Engine construction is design to create the temperature for a good start , now wait a few minutes for the truck to warm up .. that’s absolutely necessary in my opinion ... any thought ? Thanks

[@fjb4932]

Yes, technically he's right.You don't NEED one. But i believe if you install one, you'll use it, have cabin heat faster, but much more importantly, your engine will thank you with longer mileage.

[@802louis]

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[@Thecarguy24]

Any issues with it so far?

[@kitfoxflyer]

-20 Celsius this morning was not plugged in and started fine

[@aujla7564]

It starts fine even at around -25 just need to crank it for longer than I would like

[@stuffwithkaias956]

Have you priced out oil changed yet? I hear it being North of $200. I priced it out at Mr LUBE last night and apparently they say it's only $120 which is pretty good seeing at its every 16,000 KM

[@orckiller91]

Just learn to do it yourself and you can do it for about 75

[@kitfoxflyer]

Not possible for 75$. Oil cost is more than that Really it not a big deal I do mine and cost about $160 and I do it when the indicator tells me and that at 16000 km. I just about ready to mine again in 2 weeks. This is oil change #4

[@orckiller91]

Maybe not for where you are, but in the US, in my state you can do it for 75

[@kitfoxflyer]

Filter is near 50$. They not offering the correct oil I bet

[@stuffwithkaias956]

Your EVIC said 16 l/100km. Why so bad? Is that normal for you?

[@kitfoxflyer]

that just indicates since last reset - I assume it was cold that day idling alot. overall in winter loaded with trailer i running 12 l per 100. I just filed lasdt night and it was 80 lt for 710 km . I fill it every other day

[@802louis]

Be careful they are all catching on fire they are not built properly

[@Gravertrain]

You can probably do the math in your head...can you tell me your M.P.G. for a US gallon? And is it a half ton 4x4? Thanks for the video. I've heard reports of 70 mpg in tiny diesels in Europe. Don't know the validity... but I'd buy a tiny diesel pickup which got that kind of mileage in a heartbeat. Stay warm. Summer is on its way. (eternal optimist)

[@kitfoxflyer]

Imperial gallon is about 11% larger than us Gal so if I get 27 mpg the us conversion would be 27 less 11% = about 24 mpg