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Dec 1, 2010 | 08:05 AM

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Mike Holmen

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Originally Posted by CO Lineman

The truck wouldnt start again after it had sat for about a day and a half. Had to charge the batteries and then it started fine. Took it to the local dealer and they looked it over but couldn't find anything. They tested the batteries and they were in good condition. Took it to the dealer that I bought it from and hopefully they are able to find something. It doesn't really matter if it is cold or not just that is has been sitting...I do like when the heated seat is on and the steering wheel. Makes the cold morning drive to work not as bad and the drive home...

I put in two new group 31 hiway truck batteries into my 02's. Mine started at -20 deg's the other day without plugging in with no issues. Cycled the heater grid a few times. The truck fired right up. Found out last night here in Calgary, they going to have an anti-idling law, anything more than 3 minutes, you get a $100 ticket.

I think that the by-law officers are going to busy. I like to let my truck warm-up prior to driving it.

Dec 1, 2010 | 03:54 PM

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Don T

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I don`t have a starting issue here. I did replace both batteries with those Optima and don`t have problems with starting in Cold weather.I don`t plug t in also.I do like how my truck works with all that cold air lol.

Dec 1, 2010 | 08:06 PM

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CO Lineman

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Got it back from the shop..They are ordering a wireless control module..My key faubs dont work that well and seems that this thing is drawing the batteries down..Will see if it cures it when the parts come in..Will keep an eye on the batteries..

Dec 2, 2010 | 02:43 PM

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ctnv

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Hope u use an additive to prevent gelling below about 20 degrees. Even if u use a warmer I would still use an additive to prevent gelling.

Dec 2, 2010 | 02:56 PM

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AH64ID

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Hope u use an additive to prevent gelling below about 20 degrees. Even if u use a warmer I would still use an additive to prevent gelling.

An additive is only required if your running summer fuel in the winter. Fuel should be winterized for the local conditions.

Dec 2, 2010 | 10:21 PM

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CO Lineman

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There is additive added to he fuel but I do put some in later in the season because I dont want to have problems..

Dec 5, 2010 | 09:55 AM

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Mike Holmen

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Its good to add fuel lubricant/additive in the winter, as winter fuel is drier than the summer blend. The fuel is automatically adjusted, so don't worry, unless your driving around with the same tank of fuel from the summer.