Tractor starting at -6?

[ruffdog]

Yes, wind chill applies only to people and animals. The only effect wind chill has on inanimate objects, such as car radiators and water pipes, is to more quickly cool the object to the current air temperature. The object will NOT cool below the actual air temperature.

 

[RjCorazza]

Yes, wind chill applies only to people and animals. The only effect wind chill has on inanimate objects, such as car radiators and water pipes, is to more quickly cool the object to the current air temperature. The object will NOT cool below the actual air temperature.

I have heard this topic debated and argued many times over the years... Your statement is the most accurate and easily understood description that I have ever heard!

 

[TractorTYMe]

I use block heater below 20F simply for the sake of reducing cold start wear. I use Rotella T6 5w40 oil, and mine is an IDI engine. Works every time, back in the day some engine engineer said a cold start is the same as wear on 60 miles on an engine on a commuter vehicle.