cold weather causing harsh startup
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cold weather causing harsh startup
Is that normal? I live in san diego and have started noticing the past few days when its cold out in the morning, like today 43 degrees, my truck had a hard time getting started...normally i turn the key and it starts right away..today it turned a few times and then started..it never use to do that? does it have anything to do with the anti freeze?..I dont think ive ever checked it.
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Originally Posted by greygooseranger
Ronnie, I am sure that you are aware that bosch plugs aren't recommended for our trucks. Change your fuel filter and put motorcraft plugs in and you should be fine.
no way! I wasn't aware. Ill get them changed out asap..what kind of motorcrafs plugs should i buy? and another question..where do i begin to change the fuel filter?
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Originally Posted by rondog
no way! I wasn't aware. Ill get them changed out asap..what kind of motorcrafs plugs should i buy? and another question..where do i begin to change the fuel filter?
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Originally Posted by greygooseranger
Pepboys should have the fuel filter. As for the oil, 10-30 is ok to run when its hot (80-90's) but if its in the 40's I would say 5-30 would be better...
thats what it usually is here but getting up at 5am thats when its cold out..so 5w-20 you think..no problems running in hot weather either?
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I just bought a new battery a couple months ago because it finally died hah. And my 2 amps and subs arn't helping it much...but anyway, I ordered a new fuel filter from kragen. I pick it up tomorrow. As for the spark plugs I went to kragen and pepboys. I didnt know this, but you have to buy motorcraft plugs directly from ford so the guy said at the store. Im sure they are online somewhere. Any links?
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alright I found some..what ones should I buy?
Motorcraft Platinum - $4.23 each
http://catalog.autopartsgiant.com/it...autopartsgiant
Motorcraft Platinum Finewire - $3.72 each
http://catalog.autopartsgiant.com/it...autopartsgiant
Motorcraft Platinum - $4.23 each
http://catalog.autopartsgiant.com/it...autopartsgiant
Motorcraft Platinum Finewire - $3.72 each
http://catalog.autopartsgiant.com/it...autopartsgiant
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Originally Posted by Black 4x4
What, you live in Ca. and worried about your truck is hard stating at 43 degrees. I live where the winter temp get down to 20 degrees below zero. my truck starts just fine with 10/30 oil.
If you are abusing your electrical system it is more likely your battery.