Kubota engine difficult to turn over when cold (not battery)

[Williy]

Well when the temp here was -19 my truck
would not start. Removed the battery cables
tested batteries 10.8 volts but the cables needed
cleaning doing a trickle charge then will clean
the cables. I don't drive the truck 03 2500 diesel
but every 7 or 8 months should sell it so I don't
mess with anything as long as it starts. I wonder
is the stuff that is put on electrical connections
would keep the terminals clean???? Many
many years ago I can't remember what we used
so you would not have to clean the cables always
good to go.

willy

 

[Gregster613]

Williy, I use NO-OX ID as was recommended by Kuoa and it's worked absolutely fine on my battery cables and posts. Wasn't very expensive, got it from amazon, and works well.

 

[Williy]

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willy

 

[07wingnut]

It was mentioned previously that summer heat kills batteries. Be that as it may, a bit of heat to the battery in winter cold boosts it maximum deliverable current. The OP states it seems to crank better, the longer the glow plugs are applied. I suspect this is because the battery undergoes internal heating from supplying a goodly amount of current to the glow plugs. On top of which, cold batteries will not go to full charge from the engine charge circuit. Try a battery blanket, they make a world of difference.