OLD START COLD START On My Peterbilt 379!

Hello guys! It's been getting pretty chilly around here! Temperature was -12 degrees on this start. I think a 2006 Cat C15 MXS Electronic engine is supposed to start a little better than this in the cold though....
The second early morning bonus start video was -18, plugged into the block heater, though, I have a feeling the block heater is no longer working because that was a tough start!!
2006 Peterbilt 379
CAT C15 MXS 650hp
B-Train Flatbed Trailers

[@jackc6622]

I’m retired now but I remember having that little bit of anxiety when it come to cold start. However, the smell of cold start smoke never got old.

[@Adirondack_Accountability]

Me too. Though I would never get into the seat with filthy greasy coat.

[@randyhale4181]

I remember going out and starting the truck for dad on those cold days while he sat inside and drank his coffee and ate his breakfast, those were good days.😊

[@claudiolazzara5729]

I'm 60. Will aways remember those. Saturday morning going to work with Dad. He drove an White Western Star. I miss the old man

[@raymondbradley6788]

I’m right there with you. You turned 60 on the 13th. Miss those days.

[@raymondbradley6788]

I turned 60 stupid phone

[@Connie1Fan]

Today's truck drivers with newer trucks will never know this feeling ❤

[@johnhardman2168]

I go through 4 emotions watching cold starts. Anxiety - with everything crossed, hoping that it starts. Saddness - because the engine must be so cold. Relief - when it starts. Envy - that i don't have one, AND I WANT ONE. I love the smell of cold start diesel fumes.

[@Rockingmyfifties]

I’d say when I want to start my company’s old Volvo during those cold winter early mornings, that I go through 3 out of 4 of your emotions! I clearly don’t get the last one! Ahahahaha

[@MujoNovak]

my co-worker friend also did, but died of lung cancer before 60.

[@trevorritchie2575]

You could feel the amp draw on the cold night start by how dim the lights got! I wasn't sure if it would start or not without ether. That was definitely borderline! Good thing you've got good batteries.

[@brandonreeves5979]

Just listening to that clanking sound sends chills up my spine and makes my teeth hurt. I’m always worried for the owner that one of the connecting rods is gonna come loose and vent a block. Lol 🥶

[@FreeFinca]

She loves it, even without Cosby sauce! 👌🏻

[@JrFlexing909]

6:20 that shot and hearing the sound of the truck warming up just gives you the vibe. Truck sleeping in the cold and trying to get up. Let me sleep, its to early. Great seeing the cold start videos. Its been cold for the passed few weeks.

[@ShughaKane]

The choking the coughing... I feel like I can' breath🥶

[@karthikks5219]

when you cold started your truck at 5:05 it looked like you were waking up the beast from its sleep.

[@MikeG-lt8jo]

Matt, Another great video, the only thing missing would be a set of rain caps in those stacks making that clacking sound.. Old school

[@gerryschatten7803]

Now that's a cold start.

[@doc3584]

Holy Cow, that cold start was dramatic😉👍👍

[@user-cj4fg1ze3t]

Love the sounds. Brings back lots of memories. Be safe, and warm, driver

[@njonebale7889]

Just awesome!…big dog cat purring on the second start at the end.

[@joey5588]

Your truck is so beautiful !!

[@thedoc8008]

Something about that dark early morning start clip that is just so cool to me. Loved it.

[@doodar21]

Now that brings back memories.

[@juanlemod]

I love cold starts and enjoy watching the temperature gauge needle slowly rise.

[@user-cv8ik1nw2e]

Absolutely Love your videos, Had to crank this one up love the sound of diesel In the morning! Especially the Peterbuilt! Thank you for taking the time for making your videos.

[@Connie1Fan]

Music to my ears ❤❤

[@ronwells7134]

Wow what a beast that truck is super cool

[@michaelbluck4014]

🤣😂🤣😂 Brrrrrrrrrr It`s so Cold 🥶🥶🥶 The Sound likes an Old Lanz-Bulldog 👍🏼 And the Bonus-Video likes the Song from Fredl Fesl call`d "Der Anlassjodler" 🖖🏼👍🏼😉🎅🏼

[@korner-fahrer3954]

....das sieht am Anfang eher so aus, das zwei Lanz nebeneinander stehen...😂😂😂😂😂

[@JeffBreyer]

Cold start CAT. Love it!

[@johnandcompetitionshooting282]

In weather like this dont be afraid to give it a snort of ether in the intake. Spin it over to make sure batt are not dead spray 2-3 seconds in the intake then start. You may need more in the real cold... It will start firing on all cylinders right away and stop the hard knock. People tend to be afraid of ether but its easier on things then a heavy diesel knock is. Its when you pump to much into a engine with dead battery's or a hot engine when the problems happen with ether. Its very important to spin over first so you know it will spin.

[@harveywaitchison2062]

Ether

[@johnandcompetitionshooting282]

@@harveywaitchison2062 oh great a spelling nerd....

[@dotarsojat7725]

@@johnandcompetitionshooting282they lurk out here, in the ether.

[@Fourandaquarter]

It is preferable to have the engine cranking before spraying it, although not always possible, obviously.

[@johnandcompetitionshooting282]

@@Fourandaquarter 100% agree! We have ether aid switches in our trucks so we can easier.

[@midgetmayo]

You know I love a good cold start video !

[@user-og2km9om7m]

Thanks for sharing your cold start. Chilly feels like an understatement to me. When I hear you starting up your ,I think , cherished existance I really wonder what goes on in your mind. Probably in your climate you are used to the noise, but to me first thing was: will the battery last and what is the impact of the knocking after starting. Please go on with your videos and I wish you lots of warmer weather

[@Leon-yn5fe]

I like it never heard a cold start before😊

[@dotarsojat7725]

I listened to my Boss, and always let his four and a quarter Cats, warm up at least 20 minutes, before putting them under load. That time saves your head gaskets, and a lot of head aches. Stay safe out there.

[@MrDiNgO87]

Keep on truckin!🤙

[@sled9263]

That sounds like a cold morning all right! Looks cold. Snow sounded cold. 🥶

[@__--JY-Moe--__]

Rrreerrrr....Rrreeerrrrr.........brrrrinker...brrrinker....brrrinker....sounds great! no kankered fuel or nut'n... their's the round headlight! nice! some folks use diesel heater pads... good luck!

[@Leon-yn5fe]

Now you got to build a heated garage, so we can hear a warm start. 😊

[@pavelblazoun992]

Super cool video 🖐️👏👍🥰

[@geraldriopelle2044]

Good morning! Just found your channel! Ohhhh, they sound so angry when you wake them up from their winter sleep!

[@geraldriopelle2044]

By the way, I found your channel with the help of the Boston Trucker, he suggested you. Fyi

[@Ron49C]

Ouch!! I make it almost 4 minutes before the rattle stops. That must make your heart come to your throat!

[@joeferreira7382]

how it going my friend, this reminds me of me back in the day , It is nice to see a young mann Who knows what is going on and respects his equipment and takes care of it , A lot of drivers after a cold start they start mashing the throttle to the floor and that is a big NO NO , What I have seen on cold starts that I do not see on your truck and that is , the smoke is coming out the pipes Not coming out from under the truck and in every place else , old bitc is being taken care of , she is your bread and butter my friend , Next time you run the overhead on your engine , It takes a little longer but what you want to do is , do each hole on firing order starting with Number one the front hole , and you will be able to hear each hole pop in your engine and starts easier with a nice pop , But I forget I think cats Have a pin lock and you do 3 holes at a time the cat that you have I forget But I think either way you can still do it , But the old school 4 an quarter They are the same way I'm not sure on the one you have , she will pull better and get better fuel mileage , Something I learned back in the day , a lot of mechanics doing overheads , and they jump all over the valves and injectors in all 6 holes that is not a precise way of doing it , myself Cummins is my favorite engine , and the old school Cummins that is where I learned that from , Do each hole on firing order , and them babies run nice , On a cold start some guys used Starting fluid do not do that , Because the pistons and rings and engine is so cold , if you use it it's going to put a lot of compression in the cylinder and you can crack a piston brake rings or even crack a liner , Do not use it , I do not care what they tell you

[@rce8540]

You are right. Starting fluid can destroy an engine. It’s hard to believe how many u tube truckers use it. Good advice my friend.

[@kobaltseven]

It’s that time of the year 😫

[@SimuVerse-wi6ky]

Super cool

[@RiVer-Parish]

The sound of Im ready to go to work where is my coffee?

[@Leon-yn5fe]

Just kidding ,I admire all your productivity.

[@markbyfield7050]

Oooff…. that’s hard for a engineer/mechanic to listen to, especially that second one 😂

[@dmitriyk6465]

Classic...

[@frankbgaming]

Rev to 1800 and set the cruise to hold the rpm. I’ve always done that on cold starts to warm up the truck quicker.

[@chasekostiuk4263]

Cranky girl lol. Blue was too a couple of days ago when it sat for 4 days and I didn’t plug it in. Didn’t figure we were going to get a cold snap 🫰 like that haha. But I didn’t think to do a cold start video at the time 😂 either. Wish I did

[@rondawson244]

Sounds like a big caterpillar dozer starting on the Alaskan highway. Battery work hardest in this video. B-trains are cool.

[@Weltschmerz1523]

Music to my ears! 😎

[@candygender]

just like my diesel Saab

[@dwainmcbain5263]

Leave it running... does it have a glycol heater like a Webasto?

[@noone3734]

Do you ever take the dipstick out to see if the oil will drip, before starting?

[@gyfyasdugcuxjftsdvfb]

That second start was rougher than bob barkers moustache!

[@jackblacker6099]

Hell ya

[@randyhale4181]

Now that's what I call a cold start😂

[@howtoeverything1994]

I can hear bealts squeakin, maybe its time to get a look down there

[@mikemckinley1031]

Hello Matt would it make any difference to build a Garage for the truck I think it would make a difference but I know garages are expensive to build and here in Ontario Canada it takes so long for a permit I don’t know maybe you can tell me do trucks have block heaters

[@callthemall]

Yes I will be building a garage but I’m a couple years away from that, and yes this truck has a block heater, and was plugged in for the second start

[@michaelfisch1037]

Get one of those Esparza water 💧 heater best thin I ever brought water temp is 120 degrees before you turn the key 🔑

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

It’s so cold it sounded like a old Cummins at first

[@diesel8825]

hi, what state are you from? what is the temperature in the video? It’s interesting to compare, I live in Siberia)

[@GepardiFin]

You do not have any pre heating such as Webasto?

[@rob6870]

Block heaters aren't common on rigs?

[@jcataclisma]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@korner-fahrer3954]

.... wie kalt war's da und wie lange stand das Auto.....?!

[@miketait-qd3cl]

Memories. Lol

[@vator_rs]

In the night video, what are the sparks that seem to come out while trying to start? Behind the front wheels

[@callthemall]

Good catch! Looks like car headlights driving by in the reflection of the chrome though I think

[@vator_rs]

Lmaoooooooo makes sense now. my bad. Love your videos man! @@callthemall

[@noone3734]

Geez, sounds painful. Isn't there a way to heat up the engine before starting it?

[@robertarmes6115]

Hey that thing sounds good

[@rippinnwrenchin7608]

Wabasto coolant heater would solve that issue. Also gives you heat in the cab a lot quicker. Just a thought

[@callthemall]

It’s on my wish list!

[@silva_579]

@@callthemallThey’re so nice when they work, but they don’t seem to last. Every winter about a third of our fleet needs them either rebuilt or replaced!

[@13699111]

Those are the top of the line heaters great suggestion

[@flappie5308]

A european truck would start right away in cold weather 🤣

[@spexs9118]

You were just talking about where the winter weather is. Lol

[@callthemall]

Yeah haha surprise!!

[@bearpoik]

Wouldnt it start a little faster with a little gas?

[@LJT9393]

Do you cycle your glow plugs a few times before? Or does this have air grid heater?

[@callthemall]

Neither, just hope it catches 😂 modern diesels are a different animal

[@LJT9393]

@@callthemall oh I see! I thought all diesels had glow plugs up until I found something like a month ago that a lot of them don’t anymore and they just heat the air going into your intake lol. Nice trucks man! I love the look of these Pete’s

[@Mafia6ix_335i]

@TheBostonTrucker mentioned you on his recent video

[@lmCIoudz]

Run Archoil it will help

[@user-tq3ki8jw3c]

Dont you have a block heater

[@clash0820]

Temperature drop........my car didn't even turn over in the freezing weather had to replace the battery!

[@ruthlessadmin]

Same boat. And my local parts stores were all sold out...I'm still waiting after 4 days :(

[@clash0820]

@@ruthlessadmin Had to go to dealer.

[@damkayaker]

You should get an engine block heater for living in frozen lands of Canada.

[@user-fg7ck8sc4d]

That is a brutal thing to do to your truck ... Why don't you take it home and plug it in ? That takes a lot of miles off your poor old truck ...

[@callthemall]

Second one was with the truck at home and plugged in

[@user-fg7ck8sc4d]

So why do you leave it unplugged for the first one .. Cold winter starts are very hard on diesel engines ... Also .. do you put oil in your diesel fuel ? The new diesel has no lubricity in it and the that engine was built to run on slippery diesel .. They run better and start better and will last a lot longer if you do this .. I put a quart of oil to every 150 US gallons ... I got over 4 million miles on my old 96 with no injectors or pumps .. well actually with almost no problems at all .. 16 years with no engine problems to speak of .. Just a thought ... @@callthemall

[@chasekostiuk4263]

You can’t always plug it in. Sometimes you’re in the middle of nowhere lol. And once in a while isn’t going to kill it.

[@user-fg7ck8sc4d]

OK .. I guess if it is OK with you then it shouldn't bother me huh .. Why wasn't the tractor brought home and plugged in was my question ? Why leave it out there in the cold ? I just never did that .. I guess each to their own tho ... @@chasekostiuk4263

Very hard on the engine and started. Not good. I would figure out a way to keep it plugged in on cold day. Engine rebuilds and starters not cheap these days plus down time

[@lijoima]

How many ‘How DARE yous’ was this?

[@FreeFinca]

👌🏻

[@lylesommers5018]

That’s hard on the ears

[@homehome3231]

That may soon cool to people, but cuts into long life. I can’t believe you don’t have a block heater on that cat, or do you? 1 1/2 hour plug in time would help tremendously!

[@DavidGurrney7589]

From the looks like it, it seems like he won't have a place to plug in even if he did.

[@callthemall]

Yep I have a block heater. First start it was not plugged in as there’s nowhere to plug in. Second start was plugged in in my driveway, still a hard start

[@user-di4sq4qf5q]

is that celsius or fahrenheit ?

[@Weltschmerz1523]

Since he's Canadian, it should be Celsius.

[@JohnDoe12515]

Justin is not happy with all the carbon lol

[@laurieberg2880]

Greta tears :)

[@bertvanbuiten8409]

get a apu

[@traceysharpe6330]

??.

[@krystiansieminski8060]

I dont think she is very happy....she do not like cold ....and then the higher RPM's , wow, that is painful for her.TH

[@melupton849]

I can't watch and listen as you beat on this poor Ole truck. Buy a wabasto heater or somthing. 😢

[@swexpress308]

so horrible,lol always makes me cringe

[@our12silly]

Don't know which one is tougher, that truck or you.