Need Help.. Have a Question

landon05 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-31-2010, 07:56 PM

Ok guys im new to the powerstroke diesel world and only had my truck for about 2 weeks now.... Im curious to know what the hell is the little black thing in fron of the truck behind the bumper with a plug on it???? Whata its purpose?? It looks almost like a little radiator or something... Anybody know?

F2Shfifty · #2 (**permalink**) 03-31-2010, 08:05 PM

are you talking about the block warmer?

i am new to the whole powerstroke thing, just got my first diesel truck this month, been in the shop for most of the time.... multiple bugs

landon05 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-31-2010, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by F2Shfifty

are you talking about the block warmer?

i am new to the whole powerstroke thing, just got my first diesel truck this month, been in the shop for most of the time.... multiple bugs

that could be what it is but IDK... I seen it the other day but maybe thats what it is bc I hear guys on here always talking about tehy plugged there truck in

CSIPSD · #4 (**permalink**) 03-31-2010, 08:16 PM

Block heater... Plug it in when its cold out and your truck will start easier and get warm quicker.

landon05 · #5 (**permalink**) 03-31-2010, 08:23 PM

cool good to have n know...

Andy G · #6 (**permalink**) 03-31-2010, 08:31 PM

the plug is for the block heater. the little radiator is for the power steering.

Tyler · #7 (**permalink**) 03-31-2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy G

the plug is for the block heater. the little radiator is for the power steering.

Transmission or A/C...

Dietoremain · #8 (**permalink**) 04-01-2010, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyler

Transmission or A/C...

theres also a tiny one for the power steering as well.

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