In this super cold spell, here are a few reminders. Especially for you new to diesels guys. We need to treat our children correctly.

1. Avoid parking the radiator into the wind

2. Best to plug the truck in. If at all possible, but a float charger on the batteries. It will keep them warm and the truck will start easier. You can do this if you don't have block heaters. The truck will spin over faster and will reduce hard starting.

3. Be sure you've drained any water from your fuel system.

4. If equipped, make sure the fuel heater is working

5. I shouldn't have to say this, but make sure you treat your fuel with a quality fuel treatment. (BTW, the Archoil stuff seems to be working very well)

6. In this sub zero weather, it's best to let the engine get to 100* F before driving. Then take it slow for the first mile or two. You could push out a gasket on the filter bracket of filter. You need to get that oil warmed up too.

7. Especially you northern guys, put a slab of cardboard in front of the radiator. Diesels run much colder than gassers , and need heat to com-bust properly. Your Rad could freeze while driving. Most are only protected to -20 +/-. The far north guys use different antifreeze or a higher concentration.

Good luck