Im driving my grandparents 2003 Chevy 2500 HD truck. Its a diesel. Im in extremely cold weather. I just tried to start it and it ran for a little bit but then I could get it started after that. Cant I plug in an extension cord to keep the truck warmed up or keep the glow plugs warm?
2007-01-14 08:04:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
where in the hell is the cord at? Does my diesel automatically have it?
2007-01-14 08:46:28 · update #1
check the owners manual but the block heater cord is on the passenger side of the engine may be wrapped around something but thats what its for-to make it start easier in cold weather....do not i repeat do not use any starting fluids on it!
2007-01-14 08:10:54 · answer #1 · answered by red77chevy350 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
For the your model diesel truck u are supposed to leave the power cord plugged in to ensure that your engine will be properly warmed up. The glow plugs are powered from the ignition switch and have an indicator light on the dash notifying u when it is safe to start your engine.
2007-01-14 16:17:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is exactly what it is for. I have a 99 Tahoe that has the engine block heater. It is to allow less stress on the engine, allow shorter warm up time, and improved MPG from not having to sit at higher idles to warm up. As for the side of the engine that it is on, mine is on the drivers side, but my guess would be that it is on the opposite side than the battery.
2007-01-14 16:32:54 · answer #3 · answered by protruckdriver71 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yu need to keep the block heater plugged in while not in use
2007-01-17 19:58:53 · answer #4 · answered by peterosefan1414 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-01-14 16:40:42 · answer #5 · answered by Sheldon B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that is exactly what it is for.
2007-01-14 16:09:10 · answer #6 · answered by JB 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋