Hello all!
I have been watching, researching and test driving the diesel 80 series trucks(mostly on the BC coast) for several years, and definitely want to own one...
A primary concern of mine is with running one as a daily driver through the colder 1/3 of the year here in Calgary.
Dipping down into the -20's to -30's celsius is not unusual from November into March.
Can any HDJ81 owners in a climate similar to Calgary, help clarify for me how the 4.2 diesel might run, daily, in the depths of winter?
- Is it a challenge, or not such a big deal?
I am aware of the different oil grades that are better suited to cold, etc...
I am also interested in the steps that can be taken - ie from the 'Winter Package' as a starting point, and more, to keep the whole system starting and flowing in our ridiculous low temps.
Thanks very much!
I have been watching, researching and test driving the diesel 80 series trucks(mostly on the BC coast) for several years, and definitely want to own one...
A primary concern of mine is with running one as a daily driver through the colder 1/3 of the year here in Calgary.
Dipping down into the -20's to -30's celsius is not unusual from November into March.
Can any HDJ81 owners in a climate similar to Calgary, help clarify for me how the 4.2 diesel might run, daily, in the depths of winter?
- Is it a challenge, or not such a big deal?
I am aware of the different oil grades that are better suited to cold, etc...
I am also interested in the steps that can be taken - ie from the 'Winter Package' as a starting point, and more, to keep the whole system starting and flowing in our ridiculous low temps.
Thanks very much!