I have had my 06 for about 3 weeks now and was wondering.

At what temp does diesel fuel gel? Is this big trouble if this occurs? Reason I ask is I am going deer hunting at the end of the month. We will be at about 9-10 thousand feet and the nights should be well below freezing. I plan on switching my Drew's Brew over to the white bottle PSD, but am curious.

Why do diesel engines require so much oil versus a gas engine?

I am a CTD owner and I should know these answers.....but I don't.

Thanks,
Brent

 

Doesn't your Ram have a block heater?

 

diesel will hit it's cloud point anywhere from 10-0F. the cloud point is where diesle fuel starts to solidify. it is still a liquid at this stage, however the longer it is kept there the more it will solidify.

now about the oil, Diesels use the oil to help in cooling the engine in placed the coolant cannot get to. inside the block right next to the filter is where the oil cooler is. this is a water to oil cooler and cools the oil as it goes about it way through the oil passages and galleys. it is also with the blow by of the rings why you need so much oil. soot and other particles enter the oil this way. diesel oil has different addatives in it to help keep the soot particles to a minimal size so it doesnt scar bearings.

 

Mayfair,

Yes, I believe I have a block heater, but what good is that going to do for the fuel in the tank?

 

all Cummins 59isb's of all years have the block heater, all you need to get it to work is the extension cord.

 

that's good to know... my cord is behind the passenger side front bumper if anyone wants to know where it is on theirs...

 

Brent,

If your going to be someplace with power you can plug your truck in. This will help in extreme (colder than -15 to -20) temps. Just make sure the truck came with the cord. As far as the fuel go's switching the "brew" to the white bottle should keep you covered.

These trucks have a heating element in the filter housing that helps with the gelling issue (at the filter) however if the truck is going to sit for extended periods (full day or more) with the extreme temps and no power than you can take some added protection like the emergency 911 (power Service) diesel additive just in case. This is not added routinely rather only if the fuel has already geled.

http://www.powerservice.com/diesel_911.asp

As a matter of fact you might just want to make up a "Boony Box" for those "out in the boonies" situations. A good idea would be the anti gel, extra fuel filter, (and needed tools) along with your winter blanket, candles etc. There are complete "boonie boxes" on the market. Pretty much all in one.

Check this one out:

http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo....=BOONIEBOX0306

All in all I dont think your going to have any probs but the above products will ensure you wont.

Hope this helps and good luck with your truck and the hunt!

 

I am trying to find the right heater cord for my 2006 truck. any one know where I can buy one?

 

you can order one through the dealership for like $20, or go by the nearest Cummins supplier and get one for under $10

 

Heck mine was $34.00 and tax at the stealership. It's a 3 hour drive to my nearest Cummins dealer