Winterizing 6.4 hemi

[Cwilkins]

I wanted to know, do I have to winterize my Ram 2500 6.4 hemi, for Anchorage Alaska?

 

[Jgouldski]

Never really heard of "winterizing" a truck. I live in Alberta, Canada, so not quite as harsh conditions as Anchorage, but similar. Just make sure you have a block heater, plug it in before driving in the cold, and maybe throw a grille cover on. Oh, and make sure you have the cold weather windshield washer fluid in too. Get some good winter tires, maybe even studded. Maybe put some weight in the box to help out too - sandbags, etc.

Can't think of anything else.

 

[jadmt]

back in the old days before quality synthetic oils it was always a good idea to put in a lower weight oil but that is no longer a thing....as was said make sure you have cold rated wiper fluid and that is about it. Some people like to put a battery heater on as well as the block heater. Depending on how old your truck is a new battery might be a good thing. if battery is over 3 years old never hurts to have a new one.

 

[jetrinka]

If its getting down to -30ish F I'd be looking at draining out what is in the radiator and putting in a stronger mix of coolant. And as stated above some good washer fluid. Other than that nothing else needed. Keep an eye on tire pressures as they will decrease with temperature

Edit: I've been corrected that the factory coolant is good down to -45.

 

[H3LZSN1P3R]

If its getting down to -30ish F I'd be looking at draining out what is in the radiator and putting in a stronger mix of coolant. And as stated above some good washer fluid. Other than that nothing else needed. Keep an eye on tire pressures as they will decrease with temperature

Its -45 rated in the coolant reservoir from the factory

 

[jetrinka]

Its -45 rated in the coolant reservoir from the factory

In that case carry on!