24 Valve 2nd Gen Dodge Cummins 98.5-02 Discussion of 24 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with VP44 Injection Pumps
Sponsored by Trailer Plus

Winterizing Your Trucks

Old Sep 16, 2011 | 08:35 PM
  #1  
Smarty=Cummins's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Diesel Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 292
Likes: 5
From: DuBois NE
Default Winterizing Your Trucks

So winter is coming really soon and I was wondering were to put my peice of cardboard. I always put mine between the radiator and the intercooler. But I don't know if that is the best place to put it, were do you guys put it. I guess I was just wondering what things you guys do to your trucks before winter comes.
 
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2011 | 09:22 PM
  #2  
turbo20psi's Avatar
Diesel Bomber
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 3,228
Likes: 180
From: MD,NC
Default

Nothing..Have a beer
 
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2011 | 09:51 PM
  #3  
Smarty=Cummins's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Diesel Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 292
Likes: 5
From: DuBois NE
Default

K I was just wondering if anybody did anything to there trucks. But were do you put your piece of cardboard on your front end.
 
Reply
Old Sep 16, 2011 | 10:10 PM
  #4  
H.R.D's Avatar
Super Moderator
iTrader: (3)
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 3,765
Likes: 1,052
From: Las Cruces, NM
Default

Hey smarty,
This might be right up your ally, instead of that cardboard:

1994 - 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 2500 Winter Front Bug Screen | eBay
 

Last edited by H.R.D; Sep 16, 2011 at 10:14 PM.
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2011 | 10:23 AM
  #5  
Marine's Avatar
Diesel Wrench
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 972
Likes: 71
From: Bozeman, MT
Default

I change to a 190 thermostat then have a beer.
 
Reply
Old Sep 17, 2011 | 07:57 PM
  #6  
RanchhandTCR's Avatar
Diesel Bomber
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 2,049
Likes: 115
From: SLV Colorado
Default

I have an alaskan tent I cover the radiator so I dont frezze my *** off to work or college. I just fold it over where the tranny intercoller is. There air is cold enough that I dont think it need to be cooled off anymore. Thats my two cents

---AutoMerged DoublePost---

Also check your antifrezze espically if you cant have your truck pluged in to the block heater everytime it sits.
 

Last edited by RanchhandTCR; Sep 17, 2011 at 07:57 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2011 | 01:08 PM
  #7  
RollinCoal99's Avatar
Diesel Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 295
Likes: 5
From: ellington Ct
Default

first thing is to make sure your block heater, when it gets colder out start putting in winterizing fuel additive i use power services the white bottle, and then you..... have a beer
 
Reply
Old Sep 18, 2011 | 01:54 PM
  #8  
RAW's Avatar
RAW
Administrator

iTrader: (1)
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 6,218
Likes: 684
From: Alberta
Default

I put cardboard between the intercooler and radiator, and try to cover the entire radiator. IMO, this still allows air to access the intercooler, and trans cooler. It doesn't flow through, but they are out in the cold.

I also make sure my Espar is fully functional. Nothing beats one of those in the winter.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Diesel Bombers
Latest Automotive Industry News
0
Jan 22, 2015 11:40 AM
Diesel Bombers
Latest Automotive Industry News
0
Jan 6, 2015 12:10 PM
Diesel Bombers
Latest Automotive Industry News
0
Nov 5, 2014 07:00 PM
Diesel Bombers
Latest Automotive Industry News
0
Nov 1, 2014 08:20 AM
Diesel Bombers
General Diesel Related
0
Oct 20, 2014 08:10 AM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:21 PM.