Cold Weather Operation

Cold Weather Operation - Ops - DD5

Special precautions must be taken during cold weather. To protect your engine, special cold weather handling is required for fuel, engine oil, coolant, and batteries.

Notice: To avoid engine damage, DO NOT use any type of aerosol spray, e.g., ether, starting fluid or brake cleaner to aid in starting the engine.

For engines with a grid heater:

Warning: BODILY INJURY

To avoid injury from an explosion, do not use ether or starting fluid on engines equipped with a manifold (grid) heater.

Temperatures below -20°C (-4°F) may require a block heater and oil pan heater.

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Document Number: 0000035893
Manual Publication Date: 2024-01-05
Topic Publication Date: 2023-03-28