Just traded my 2005 Rumble Bee for a 2007 2500 Cummins because I wanted a quad cab, I will be pulling quads and I just like the fact that they run a long time.

However, I am a noob to the diesel world, so please help me without flaming me. I have a 2007 2500 Big Horn (5.9). Winter is coming. Do I have to buy a block heater or does it come with one and I just need the cord? What is a good block heater if I need the whole thing?

Also, is there any other prep work that I need to do before winter? The dealer just changed the oil.

Thanks

07CumminsBigHorn

 

Get some of that fuel additive to make sure your fuel and lines dont gel up. For obvious reasons, this would be no bueno.

 

Most fuel stations pre-treat fuel below -20C if those temps last a while. I use fuel conditioner below -30C... Blockheater is a must below -20C. I'm not sure but 100pct of trucks up here come with them. What neck of the woods are you from?

 

Thanks guys. I found the port for the block heater. The screw cap is still on so I am not sure they guy that had it before me ever used it. I took a look at the manual and it says that the cord should be just behind the grill around the head lamp. I went out to look, but cant find it. Maybe im over looking it somewhere, but I cant see any cords....the air cleaner box is in the way on the pass side. Its pretty blustery so I just gave up. If I cant find the dang thing ill just go buy one. Id like to get one with a timer.

Im in ohio, around the Dayton area. Its about 35-40F right now with the winds, but we are supposed to warm up a bit this weekend.

Again, thank you

 

If the screw cap is still on, you likely don't have a cord.. go down to your dealer and get one.. it'll be easy. Atleast you don't need to put the BH part in...