[burleson86]

Any one installed or have input for cold weather kits on new 6.7s . I have a 2014 2500 4x4 auto planning a trip to California around thanksgiving noticed my truck dose not have a plug in the bumper . Going to spend some time in flagstaff and worried about starting truck below freezing . Thanks

 

[Mark N]

My truck sat outside in northern Utah last winter, never plugged in, and it never had a bit of trouble starting. If we didn't down to zero degrees, we were very close at times. Perhaps even a bit below.

 

[Ram3500Dually]

Had CTD's since 1989 in Canada and never plugged one in yet and have never had one not start

 

[IndyTruck]

youll be fine quite worring

 

[twarek04]

My truck sat outside in -28f last year for eight hours not plugged in, and started right up just cycled grid heaters twice. I also didn't have my winter cover on so anything you'll see around Flag you'll be fine.

 

[Pipewelder86]

Had CTD's since 1989 in Canada and never plugged one in yet and have never had one not start

Crazy, guus at work are asking for power in the parking lots for the diesels. Say 32F and below is bad. I didnt know only what I read. Been reading a lot say they never plug in the trucks. Had an 85 power wagon In MN and on the -30F morning there were a lot of cars and trucks not starting but that old beast never failed me. She always started.

 

[joslinj]

I don't plug into until we hit -20 her in ND.

 

[estrada5.9]

I like to see a rise in oil pressure right away and prefer heat sooner rather than later.

Last winter at -20 ish it took a full 22 seconds to build max oil pressure with dino oil on a mechanical gauge. That was plugged in with no oil pan heater. With a oil pan heater oil pressure rises just like summer time.

I see no bragging rights in mine started at this temp or that temp that's just me. I like heat and oil pressure fast.

 

[estrada5.9]

I run a winter front from genos garage as well.

 

[IndyTruck]

a dead cold engine is not gonna heat up in 22 seconds to fry it before you get oil pressure..

 

[estrada5.9]

a dead cold engine is not gonna heat up in 22 seconds to fry it before you get oil pressure..

I'll spend the extra 3.75 cents an hour to have more heat when I cold start. Based off 250 watt heater and 15 cents per kwh.

Heat is good when your cold.

 

[IndyTruck]

Heat is good when your cold.

that is true

 

[leicafish]

No worries, have many thanksgiving in that area, flagstaff Grand Canyon chinle kayenta

Coldness one year 18 degrees, she grunted a bit but always crank up.

Enjoy your trip

 

[burleson86]

Thanks for all the input, but I plan on keeping this truck long term and if nothing else make me fell better to have the option to plug it in. Just can't find a aftermarket kit much less a mopar kit. Anyone know where or have a link to order it ?

 

[jus2shy]

Thanks for all the input, but I plan on keeping this truck long term and if nothing else make me fell better to have the option to plug it in. Just can't find a aftermarket kit much less a mopar kit. Anyone know where or have a link to order it ?

OP, Noticed that you are in Texas? I'm in the Pacific Northwest and I don't have a winter kit (I'm assuming you're talking about the cover as well). I just bought a plug cord in case I need it. I tend to start plugging in when we're down in the mid twenties. I also run synthetic oil year round as well. Don't really need to plug in at that temp, but I also have a timer on my wall and I heat my truck for 3 hours before starting. This is my 15 to 20 year truck so I plan on keeping mine for the long run as well.

As for buying the cord/plug, genosgarage.com has one on there for 15 bucks or so. If you feel like you need the official article from Mopar and an actual wire loom protecting the wiring along with the push pins to follow the OEM wiring path, the dealership will charge you roughly 50 bucks for the plug. Not a big deal to install, best to do this when you're doing an oil change (after pulling the filter out) so you can clearly see the plug on the side of the motor and have good access to it. I personally went the mopar route since I like the idea of more wire loom protection and the thermal tape they use at the end of the plug.

 

[twarek04]

No bragging I had just bought the truck and didn't have the winter grille guard on. As for being unplugged in that cold I was at work and had no where to plug it in. I would have preferred to have it plugged in. I was just letting him know the temps he would see in Flag wouldn't be a big deal.

I like to see a rise in oil pressure right away and prefer heat sooner rather than later.

Last winter at -20 ish it took a full 22 seconds to build max oil pressure with dino oil on a mechanical gauge. That was plugged in with no oil pan heater. With a oil pan heater oil pressure rises just like summer time.

I see no bragging rights in mine started at this temp or that temp that's just me. I like heat and oil pressure fast.

 

[burleson86]

Thanks looks like off to the dealership at a minimum I will get the plug

 

[01CUMMINSco]

My truck sat outside in -28f last year for eight hours not plugged in, and started right up just cycled grid heaters twice. I also didn't have my winter cover on so anything you'll see around Flag you'll be fine.

x2 this is normal in my parts

 

[Too Tall]

Just by the $15 dollar cord from Genos and install it on the next oil change or whenever. Simply pull the rubber cover over the heater and screw it in. Route the cord to wherever you want. You can even keep it in the wheel well area instead of coming to the bumper. Your truck will be subjected to less wear for sure.

We used to put a small Walmart ceramic heater under the engine on our motorcycles in the winter. I don't see why that wouldn't help in this case. Not the preferred method but certainly better than nothing at all.

Run 5 w 40 synthetic also if you are going to be below 0.

 

[Pipewelder86]

Where is this heater supposed to be? I cant find it