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My 2011 35d spent much time in far Northern Wisconsin this past winter after being in Florida for the previous 3 years. One morning I woke up at my cabin with the temperature at 31 below zero F (-35C) and it started right up and never had an issue. X5 was sitting outside, NOT in a garage. I add nothing to the fuel but our Wisconsin winter diesel fuel is blended with an anti-gel chemical. There were at least 10 mornings colder than 20 below zero F and I never had an issue. This engine had over 154,000 miles on it then too. Over 170K now.
I wouldn't be concerned with a pan heater. With today's exceptional oils, it's not needed.
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2018 Chevy 2500HD Diesel Alaskan Edition
2011 X5 35d
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