-40 winters and starting

[Vern]

Hey guys with winter coming up I figured now was a good time to ask some questions I haven’t found a solid answer for.
Our winters here in Edmonton can and usually do hit -40, although rarely. This will be my first year winter driving my truck and I’m looking to prepare myself as best as possible.

Is it worth running a lower weight oil for winter months?
Does anyone run oil heaters? Stick on vs magnetic?
I think I have a trans cooler that comes off the lower rad, will this heat my trans fluid at all or should I get one of those stick on heaters?
Battery’s are good and glow plugs seem strong.

Hi, Sudden. I spent some time in Edmonton and Fort Mac winters with my diesels. the prairie exposure made it clear the pan heater in addition to the block heater were the minimum. tuck it in behind the snow piles if it's outside.

 

[nelstomlinson]

-32F this morning. It's been plugged in all night. I'll start it in a couple hours.