05c3500ny
02-02-2006, 10:58 AM
Hi I am new to the diesel circut,just picking up an 05 C3500 CC Duramax. This truck will not be used everyday and will mostly sit except for once a week(weather permitting) in the winter just to keep juices flowing. I bought it mainly to haul my TT in summer time. Is there anything I should do besides keeping tank full, plugging it in to keep engine warm. Would I be looking for trouble keeping the block heater plugged in all the time Should I add an additive to the tank, if so what?. Any help would be great. Thanks Mike
jholly
02-02-2006, 11:45 AM
I wouldn't leave it plugged in. Where do you live? many start with temps near zero F without the block heater.
Jim
mt-max
02-02-2006, 10:11 PM
... Would I be looking for trouble keeping the block heater plugged in all the time...
I would not leave it plugged in... you would probably be fine with a good 'warm-up drive' once a week.
... Should I add an additive to the tank, if so what?. Any help would be great. Thanks Mike
Yes, add an additive... many choices/preferences out there. Personally, I use the white bottle (winter formula) PowerService. It is readily available in my area, and pretty easy on the wallet. Cheers.