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Old 11-21-2011, 10:07 AM
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I have to park my truck for the winter is there anything special i have to do to it ? Do i add fuel stabilizer ? Can i leave it plugged in the whole time im gone ? Thanks for the info.
 
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Old 11-21-2011, 11:08 AM
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I wouldn't leave it plugged in the whole time...
 
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Old 11-21-2011, 03:46 PM
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Diesel fuel doesn't need stabilizer like gas but a biocide to keep growth in check is a good idea. If your antifreeze is up to par it would just be a waste of electricity to keep the heater plugged in.
 
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Old 11-21-2011, 09:17 PM
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Fill it up, top off the tanks so there is little if any air in them.

If you can, have someone start it once or twice a month to keep the batterys charged and oil moving.
 
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Buy a trickle charger for the batteries? Use them here and there for a couple of bikes I don't drive that often.
 
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