whats the thing i buy to plug my truck in it at night so its ok to start it when its cold in the morning?

its been 30s down here for a while and the trucks still only got like 500 miles so i dont want it starting to cold or what not..


where do i buy the thing you plug in and where does it plug in?

 

a Block heater is included in all CTD's. Question is did it come with a cord. If so it would be visible uder the passenger headlight above the bumper as a black plug with a cap. If it is not there it can be purchased from the dealer and installed, the guts are already in the engine block.

 

Where do I find the "uder' on my truck
Cmullen is right, mine plug is beside the passenger side headlight betwqeen headlight and radiator when hood is open

 

do a search.

dealer has them, cummins has them cheaper.

look under (udder?) the truck, behind the oil filter, is a plastic coke bottle cap on side of the block, that is the plug in.

screw it in there,
it comes with snaps to locate along the frame, run out the front tow hook, GTG

 

No need to plug it in until it's below 0F. I haven't had mine plugged in for two winters now. This past weekend it was -10F in the morning after sitting all night and I didn't plug it in. It defainately turned over slowly and the heater would have helped quite a bit. But after two tries it DID start. It starts just perfectly at 10F, I've done that probably 30+ times and nary a problem.

Andy

 

It is a very easy install. dont give a dealership the gratification of charging you 75 bucks for LITERALLY a 5 minute job- and thats with no tools! I did it today in 10 degree weather laying on cardboard in my driveway. And if I can do it, anyone can do it