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mack1
Feb 3, 2010, 04:37 PM
I have a 2002 7.3 F350 power stroke. I have 98000mi on it.I bought it in 9-2009. It started fine till the weather got colder. When it gets 40 degrees or colder overnight and block is not plugged in it will not start. I plug it in for awhile t start. Once it is started it's good for rest of day. It was serviced when I bought 1000mi ago. Can anybody suggest what I can do to fix. It has rottelta 15/40 oil.
Thanks mack1
TxGreaseMonkey
Feb 3, 2010, 05:49 PM
Start using full-synthetic 5W-40 HDDO--it will definitely help with cold weather starts and protecting your turbo, among other things. Several recommendations are included in the link below:
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-8.html#post1415281
This link may also help:
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-10.html#post1985158
mack1
Feb 3, 2010, 11:42 PM
Thanks for help. I read other link and I think I need to try to clean batteries first. Then I will recharge. The right side battery always has a lot of acid build up. I REALLY like your advise. There is no rate this answer at end of your answer.
automd
Feb 4, 2010, 03:52 AM
It might be the head gasket. Check all the lines above the engine that carry the coolant. Try a compression test and leak down test.
automd
Feb 4, 2010, 04:00 AM
Sorry for the first post. During cold weather, it's advisable to winterize the car with anti-freeze.
mack1
Feb 4, 2010, 08:11 AM
Thanks automd. I keep it winterized & summerized