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Old 10-28-2009, 06:39 PM   #10 (permalink)
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yours is about the best summary for cold weather running. Use synthetic oil (0W-40 or 5W-40), use fuel additive (helps with the ULSD as well). The Michigan diesel fuel will have anti-gel additives in winter, so you shouldn't have any trouble unless you fill up in July and don't start it again until December!
Thanks. One more thing, albeit minor, is that you might also want to carry some lock de-icer in the cab of your truck in case you have a locking fuel cap or toolbox.
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