2006 chev van
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11-26-13, 05:03 PM
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2006 chev van
just hired on and this truck they gave me shows a glow pug in the message window when the truck is cold, i am guessing that holding the key in a position just before cranking the engine will operate it? i park it inside at night but it is always on with the first start of the day, after that it never comes on again but i wonder if i am really doing anything at all.. i dont want to find my self in sub zero weather and find i am not doing it right
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11-26-13, 05:09 PM
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Is that a diesel vehicle ?
If it's a diesel engine.... you turn the key to on. When the glowplug light or the wait to start light goes out..... you can start the engine.
If it's a diesel engine.... you turn the key to on. When the glowplug light or the wait to start light goes out..... you can start the engine.
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11-26-13, 05:19 PM
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Yes its a diesel...... Read the manual. Also in Canada its best to plug the truck in at night... This warms the oil... There should be a plug in front by the grill somewhere....
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11-26-13, 05:35 PM
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yes it is a diesel.. i know the dually i used to drive had a plug but i will have to look around for one on this buggy..ok so i dont need to hold the key in any special position...i just have to get up a little earlier so i have time to wait for the thing to take care of itself after i turn the key to ON
thanks again
thanks again
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11-26-13, 07:44 PM
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Normally.... that light should only stay on for less than a minute when cold. Probably like 30 seconds.
You'll have to consider plugging that vehicle in if the temps are cold.
Also consider using synthetic oil for low temperature starting.
I plug my Ford diesel in when it gets below like 30f. If I know it's going to be cold I'll plug it in at night. I have a timer for that receptacle and based on how low the temperature is I'll have it start heating from 2-4 hours ahead from when I'm going to leave in the morning.
On my van the cord is tucked behind the bumper. It's accessed thru the air dam in the front.
You'll have to consider plugging that vehicle in if the temps are cold.
Also consider using synthetic oil for low temperature starting.
I plug my Ford diesel in when it gets below like 30f. If I know it's going to be cold I'll plug it in at night. I have a timer for that receptacle and based on how low the temperature is I'll have it start heating from 2-4 hours ahead from when I'm going to leave in the morning.
On my van the cord is tucked behind the bumper. It's accessed thru the air dam in the front.
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11-27-13, 01:57 PM
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thanks guys, i park in an insulated garage and it rarely gets below 32 F. this morning i just turned the key to ON and the light did go out in about a half min. or a little more... i dont see the manual for looking things up, and i will ask the company wrench man where the plug is on this buggy (if it has one)
