Cold weather performance

[wynnieblues]

How cold can it get before starting issues or need for a block heater? Planning a road trip through Colorado mountains in December and expecting some cold nights.

[Andywear]

I was thinking about something like this.
https://www.amazon.com/Zerostart-3400065-Wolverine-Reservoir-Hydraulic/dp/B00PM950B8/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=magnetic+motor+heater+pad&qid=1605367630&sr=8-1


But I never go anywhere and I park in my garage :wall:

[wynnieblues]

I'm looking into hydronic engine heaters but they are $$$$

[rrsuro]

How cold can it get before starting issues or need for a block heater? Planning a road trip through Colorado mountains in December and expecting some cold nights.

How did your trip end up panning out in re: to starting issues in the cold? I am also planning a trip this winter through CO, NM, and UT and was wondering about this. I run a 92 Toyota TownAce with the 2C non-turbo diesel engine.

[wynnieblues]

The Townace did great! Camped in single digit temps and would fire right up
in the morning. No cranking or difficulties at all. I would treat my fuel with anti gel every time I filled up. Hot shots secret makes a great one-
https://www.hotshotsecret.com/diesel-winter-anti-gel/?utm_source=MaxConnect&utm_medium=PaidSearch&utm_content=&utm_term=best%20winter%20diesel%20additive&utm_campaign=DieselAntiGel&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2NaNBhDvARIsAEw55hhsh1EvtSCOsSeGptX2 p1IN-n5inVMWTelWFL49Ds7GXdF5nsx33D4aAuRCEALw_wcB
The 16oz squeeze bottle makes it easy to measure your dosage.

I always took it easy till engine was at operating temp but never had an issue on our 2 week winter camp trip. Also put in fresh glow plugs and fuel filter before the trip.