Q: Struggles to turn on and stay on during cold conditions

asked by on December 20, 2016

In the mornings with these cold conditions the truck struggles to turn on and to stay on! It takes a good 4-5 cranks before it stays on! In my opinion it feels like it's a lack of fuel but not sure! Fuel pump has been replaced about 5 months ago! What's next ?

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