TurboJunky
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I'm seeking advice/information on a cold weather problem I've been having with my 2003 Chevy Duramax.
Three times now in the cold mornings and upon entering highway speeds the engine has lost power up to the point it won't stay running. The first time I had it towed to the dealer who said all they did was warm it up indoors and plugged in the block heater. They said I had bad gas for the weather, the fuel gelled up and they added a diesel fuel stabilizer. I also had them change the fuel filter. I then started using good fuel from a high volume source where my uncle buys who has the exact same truck. He has no problems. I bought some fuel stabilizer "just in case".
A few weeks passed and it started again, I pulled over and dumped in fuel additive and nursed it to the point the engine started to run better after 1/2 hr or so.
Now today it was 2° outside and as soon as I got onto the freeway it lost power and quit immediately. It'll start but for only 3-5 seconds, then quits. I had it plugged in all night and it started/idled and ran fine until I hit freeway speeds.
I'm at a loss as to why I'm having these cold weather fuel problems and my uncle isn't. I'm thinking of adding my grille bonnett to block the motor from the cold air. My uncle doesn't use his.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Three times now in the cold mornings and upon entering highway speeds the engine has lost power up to the point it won't stay running. The first time I had it towed to the dealer who said all they did was warm it up indoors and plugged in the block heater. They said I had bad gas for the weather, the fuel gelled up and they added a diesel fuel stabilizer. I also had them change the fuel filter. I then started using good fuel from a high volume source where my uncle buys who has the exact same truck. He has no problems. I bought some fuel stabilizer "just in case".
A few weeks passed and it started again, I pulled over and dumped in fuel additive and nursed it to the point the engine started to run better after 1/2 hr or so.
Now today it was 2° outside and as soon as I got onto the freeway it lost power and quit immediately. It'll start but for only 3-5 seconds, then quits. I had it plugged in all night and it started/idled and ran fine until I hit freeway speeds.
I'm at a loss as to why I'm having these cold weather fuel problems and my uncle isn't. I'm thinking of adding my grille bonnett to block the motor from the cold air. My uncle doesn't use his.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
