darn tootin'!

 

I don't let it idle alot though I let it warm a couple of minutes first. I have a ways to go before I get to the highway, so I take it easy till the engine is up to operating temp before I get there.

 

Nothing really, other than hit the remote start so it isn't so cold when I get in lol.

 

You live in the "Warm" part of the state.... I hail from up near Rangeley.

Nice truck by the way.

 

I run 0W20 in winter, also let er warm up in neutral so tranys flowing too.

 

Does ford make a engine block heater for the 5.4?

 

Only thing I did was a deep cell battery capable of 1900 Cold Crank Amps, starts right up at any temperature. The lowest I've been in was -6 F though.

 

Yep, mine came from the factory with one, but I have yet to use it.

 

I let mine warm up a few minutes when it's really cold, otherwise around zero probably under a minute. Then take it easy till the temp gauge starts to move. I don't believe anything more than that does any good with today's cars, electronic controls and fluids and is just a waste of gas.

Most vehicles don't heat up worth a dang until you drive down the road anyway or let them run for 15 minutes or more. Somebody needs to invent an electric heater for cars that can start warming things up almost instantly.

 

I was going to say that a battery tender would be my friend if I lived in a super cold climate like that!!!!!

 

My truck gets crappy fuel mileage when its cold, my suspicion is that its because cool air is more dense, the engine thinks more air is coming into the engine so it puts more fuel in. I may be way off base in my guess, but I am no mechanic I am merely an I.T. nerd. :o

 

Gasoline blends change seasonally as well, winter gas does not have as much energy.

It will also run rich for longer since it takes longer for it to warm up.

 

MPG drops hard in winter. Brutal.

 

ok, stupid question:
how do u know if your truck has a block heater?
will i see the cord?

 

Take a look for the cord. Mine was between the license plate and the drivers side fog light, kindaresting inside the bumper.