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Took delivery of brand new (24 miles) 2015 CTD with all options including the pan heater BUT minus the safety package. Veh will be parked outside and will be used primarily in NO and SO Wisconsin and Northern IL.
1. What's the deal with the oil pan heater and when or better yet, should I plug it in and use it below certain temps? How long can it be plugged in for and is it thermostat controlled?? I can put a timer on it as veh is parked outside. I have one on my old ChryCo T & C and it works great in winter to warm the car faster, BUT that's a gas engine too.
2. What kind of Def are you all using? Dealer said Peak DEF is fine as are most others. I've seen 2.5 gallons at Sam's Club for less than $9.00.
3. Cold weather diesel fuel additive? What F temps should I start using this?? ( Northern IL and So Wisconsin,) How much do you guys use per gallon of diesel fuel?? (yes, I know, RTFM
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4. Tier 1 fuels and who's using Shell /Amoco primarily etc??? Any thoughts about using off brands like Thornton or Truck Stops??
Thanks for your help in advance and be gentle with me, I am a diesel noob
1. What's the deal with the oil pan heater and when or better yet, should I plug it in and use it below certain temps? How long can it be plugged in for and is it thermostat controlled?? I can put a timer on it as veh is parked outside. I have one on my old ChryCo T & C and it works great in winter to warm the car faster, BUT that's a gas engine too.
2. What kind of Def are you all using? Dealer said Peak DEF is fine as are most others. I've seen 2.5 gallons at Sam's Club for less than $9.00.
3. Cold weather diesel fuel additive? What F temps should I start using this?? ( Northern IL and So Wisconsin,) How much do you guys use per gallon of diesel fuel?? (yes, I know, RTFM
4. Tier 1 fuels and who's using Shell /Amoco primarily etc??? Any thoughts about using off brands like Thornton or Truck Stops??
Thanks for your help in advance and be gentle with me, I am a diesel noob