The backup generator has no glow plugs for winter (NY) starting, only has a small heater inline with its liquid cooling. The prior owner just ran this thermostat controlled heater all year, but I would guess it ran only when cold. However my assumption is that it will take more electricily than I want to pay for.
I was thinking of using 15W40 diesel rated synthetic oil to allow the engine to turn over quickly in the winter and hopefully get it started.
A backup plan (plan B) is to use my 5000 KW gas generator to run this heater when the diesel generator will not start and then when its warm, I can start the diesel.
I could also run the heater when high winds or blizzards are expected.
I do not understand the lack of glow plugs.
I was thinking of using 15W40 diesel rated synthetic oil to allow the engine to turn over quickly in the winter and hopefully get it started.
A backup plan (plan B) is to use my 5000 KW gas generator to run this heater when the diesel generator will not start and then when its warm, I can start the diesel.
I could also run the heater when high winds or blizzards are expected.
I do not understand the lack of glow plugs.