Will my 6.0 powerstroke start up in -30F? Well in todays video we struggle to fire the beast up but eventually get her going. SUBSCRIBE!!!!!!!! INSTAGRAM: @kyle.corbett
From what ive seen with cold start videos is if you cycle the glow plugs a couple of times and then let it sit for a few minutes after they tend to fire up pretty well without being plugged in.
6.0 HEUI fuel system struggles with oil thicker than molasses. Them spool valves have a hard time moving back and forth accurately. Usually it’s a rough time for a bit until the oil starts to warm up. Lots of white smoke and misfires. My 2003 6.0 will reliably start down to about 10-15f overnight without the block heater but it’s ugly for a few seconds. I usually just use the block heater below 30 to help the engine. 40W don’t flow so well when it’s that cold. Plus having some heat without waiting 15 minutes is a plus.
Yeah it struggled really badly when it wasn’t plugged in but fired up pretty easy after being plugged in. Mine also starts pretty well without being plugged in up until -10.
My 2000 7.3 is Always plugged in if its 20 degrees or colder... 7.3s are real Dinosaur Motor but once warmed up just stupid reliable, compared to the 6.0. My Cuz's 04' 6.0 has been a pile of crap for years and a Bear to work on.... Trying to talk him into yanking it out for scrap and go to a 7.3 🤣😂😄 He's looking at this in the Spring!
I mean I enjoyed the video, but it wasn't necessarily a "cold start" if the trucks plugged in all night 😅 but a HEUI system ain't gonna like the cold. A good investment would be a oil heater. Similar to a coolant block heater but warms up the oil. As these trucks rely on oil to fire, a warmed up thinner oil will make for a happy 6.0/7.3 in the winter!
Thanks for watching man! Yeah the first few attempts not plugged in the truck wouldn’t fire up. After plugging it in for several hours it fired up rough you could tell it didn’t like the negative temps!
I live in North central Minnesota and mine would start in -30 temps but i wonder because i have a reduced gear starter on it. Also my block heater cord fried one year but all in all i don't recommend starting one in that kinda weather because of the harm it does to the engine.
Can you do an experiment to see if you take your battery inside with you, if your car starts better in the cold with a warmer battery? I'm talking no block heater just cold start with a warmer battery for full cranking amps
My truck has two batteries so I would have to remove two, but that is an interesting idea. For my diesel I would think the block heater makes more of a difference because the truck runs much better right after start up after its been plugged in. When I don't plug it in it still starts up just fine (unless its below 20) but it runs rough like its cold. I think the block heater also heats up the fluids which I believe help the truck run better right after start up.
@@kylecorbett A block heater only heats up your coolant, and just a small portion of it. Obviously hot water floats on cold, so it does "circulate" a little bit. But yes a block heater will help out emensly
For your battery theory, yes it's entirely true. I have just invested in some battery blankets that run on 110v, so I connected them to my block heater. Even with just the battery warmers it makes the truck crank over like never before in the cold! Warm batteries make a world of a difference!
I've done it with my 6.0 powerstroke. And it seems to start the same. I still cycle my glow plugs 3 times after I put my batteries back in and it's a bit quicker but nothing too crazy
I'll mention nothing about a cummins being able to do it ;) But maybe try an oil suited for the cold. I run a tuned truck, Just before winter, the oil gets changed to a 5w30 fully synthetic and depending on use, It could stay in all year. Or I dump it just after spring and put the 15w40 as manual states. Also pays to have a HD agm battery. The higher CCA the better. Powersmoke was my econd choice over here in the UK but their reliability and cost of parts to ship over got me back to mopar... Just wish i could have that powersmoke growl! It kills me to see people driving round in time bomb 3 valve f150's knowing theyll die soon😂 Plugging it in was cheating BTW!
Truck wouldn’t start without being plugged in. If you watched the video you’d of seen that when it wasn’t plugged in it wouldn’t start and only fired up after it had been plugged in.
I don’t understand why you didn’t cycle the key 3 or 4 times and let the glow plugs do the work I did this exact cold start in the Grand Canyon with 6.0 with no issues
I cycled it 8 times before filming the video, so much so that I damn near drained the battery. When my truck is plugged in it starts up no matter how cold the temperature is but when it’s been sitting in -30 below for multiple days and isn’t plugged in the oil turns to sludge and it doesn’t fire.
@@kylecorbettyou don’t need to cycle it that many times, the glow plugs stay on 2-3 minutes after the light goes off. think of the light at a suggestion.
From what ive seen with cold start videos is if you cycle the glow plugs a couple of times and then let it sit for a few minutes after they tend to fire up pretty well without being plugged in.
no don't cycle. Just turn the key on and even after the light goes out they stay on for 2 minutes. Then try to fire.
@@glenns3122exactly
6.0 HEUI fuel system struggles with oil thicker than molasses. Them spool valves have a hard time moving back and forth accurately. Usually it’s a rough time for a bit until the oil starts to warm up. Lots of white smoke and misfires.
My 2003 6.0 will reliably start down to about 10-15f overnight without the block heater but it’s ugly for a few seconds. I usually just use the block heater below 30 to help the engine. 40W don’t flow so well when it’s that cold. Plus having some heat without waiting 15 minutes is a plus.
Yeah it struggled really badly when it wasn’t plugged in but fired up pretty easy after being plugged in. Mine also starts pretty well without being plugged in up until -10.
I remember those days. Now i live in florida and dont have to worry about that anymore lolol
Rotella t6 5w-40 for winter will help it crank and build high pressure oil quicker, also better batteries and Fords newer ZD-13 glow plugs
Awesome thanks for the tip!
Good old power strokes may be a little cold, but she always fire up even if you had to plug it in still a good truck though
I had one. Never plugged it in. Vermont. Let the glow plug cycle run 2 or 3 times. Started. Always
Brutal Temps, been there! love the Powerstroke dude, I am in the process of picking one up as well, got a few dirt bikes to haul now!
Thanks man I appreciate it!
My 2000 7.3 is Always plugged in if its 20 degrees or colder... 7.3s are real Dinosaur Motor but once warmed up just stupid reliable, compared to the 6.0. My Cuz's 04' 6.0 has been a pile of crap for years and a Bear to work on.... Trying to talk him into yanking it out for scrap and go to a 7.3 🤣😂😄 He's looking at this in the Spring!
I mean I enjoyed the video, but it wasn't necessarily a "cold start" if the trucks plugged in all night 😅 but a HEUI system ain't gonna like the cold. A good investment would be a oil heater. Similar to a coolant block heater but warms up the oil. As these trucks rely on oil to fire, a warmed up thinner oil will make for a happy 6.0/7.3 in the winter!
Thanks for watching man! Yeah the first few attempts not plugged in the truck wouldn’t fire up. After plugging it in for several hours it fired up rough you could tell it didn’t like the negative temps!
I live in North central Minnesota and mine would start in -30 temps but i wonder because i have a reduced gear starter on it. Also my block heater cord fried one year but all in all i don't recommend starting one in that kinda weather because of the harm it does to the engine.
Can you do an experiment to see if you take your battery inside with you, if your car starts better in the cold with a warmer battery? I'm talking no block heater just cold start with a warmer battery for full cranking amps
My truck has two batteries so I would have to remove two, but that is an interesting idea. For my diesel I would think the block heater makes more of a difference because the truck runs much better right after start up after its been plugged in. When I don't plug it in it still starts up just fine (unless its below 20) but it runs rough like its cold. I think the block heater also heats up the fluids which I believe help the truck run better right after start up.
@@kylecorbett A block heater only heats up your coolant, and just a small portion of it. Obviously hot water floats on cold, so it does "circulate" a little bit. But yes a block heater will help out emensly
For your battery theory, yes it's entirely true. I have just invested in some battery blankets that run on 110v, so I connected them to my block heater. Even with just the battery warmers it makes the truck crank over like never before in the cold! Warm batteries make a world of a difference!
I've done it with my 6.0 powerstroke. And it seems to start the same. I still cycle my glow plugs 3 times after I put my batteries back in and it's a bit quicker but nothing too crazy
Took you eight hours just to get it figured out and started… 🤡
A gas vehicle might have a hard time turning over too the oil is thicker than soft served at dairy queen. -30 ! 🥶
T6 oil good glow plugs and batteries would have fired roght off
How long does the block heater need to be plugged in for?
I need me a reliable 6.0 you can’t beat the sounds
That’s the whole reason people get em, doesn’t matter how many problems they got. Can’t beat the sound that comes out of that straight pipe!
I'll mention nothing about a cummins being able to do it ;) But maybe try an oil suited for the cold.
I run a tuned truck, Just before winter, the oil gets changed to a 5w30 fully synthetic and depending on use, It could stay in all year. Or I dump it just after spring and put the 15w40 as manual states. Also pays to have a HD agm battery. The higher CCA the better.
Powersmoke was my econd choice over here in the UK but their reliability and cost of parts to ship over got me back to mopar... Just wish i could have that powersmoke growl! It kills me to see people driving round in time bomb 3 valve f150's knowing theyll die soon😂
Plugging it in was cheating BTW!
Imagine having a 05 instead of an 04
Not a true cold start. True cold starts are without the block heater.
Truck wouldn’t start without being plugged in. If you watched the video you’d of seen that when it wasn’t plugged in it wouldn’t start and only fired up after it had been plugged in.
@@kylecorbett I watched the whole thing, your title says cold start. Not a true cold start. My statement stands correct.
@@TheRealSacredG Whatever makes you feel good pal
@@TheRealSacredG Good thing my title doesn't say "TRUE cold start" my title stands correct 🤣
@@kylecorbett Lmao fair enough hahaha
Go get new batteries.
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Get new batteries already
Lol batteries are fine, just ice cold
I don’t understand why you didn’t cycle the key 3 or 4 times and let the glow plugs do the work I did this exact cold start in the Grand Canyon with 6.0 with no issues
I cycled it 8 times before filming the video, so much so that I damn near drained the battery. When my truck is plugged in it starts up no matter how cold the temperature is but when it’s been sitting in -30 below for multiple days and isn’t plugged in the oil turns to sludge and it doesn’t fire.
@@kylecorbettyou don’t need to cycle it that many times, the glow plugs stay on 2-3 minutes after the light goes off. think of the light at a suggestion.