Tune a Diesel Heater for Altitude: Save Fuel, Run Cleaner!

Tuning a diesel heater at altitude can be a real challenge, especially when reliable information is scattered across Facebook groups, forums, and conflicting webpages. If you’re tired of the confusing advice and want clear, actionable steps based off from actual data and testing, this video is for you.

In this guide, I’ll show you how to tune your diesel heater to run cleanly and efficiently, saving you fuel and money while preventing it from getting coked up with soot.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
🔥 How diesel heaters work and why tuning matters.
🔧 Adjusting the settings on your heater controller.
📟 Using a Toptes carbon monoxide detector for safe and accurate readings.
🌬️ Measuring exhaust levels to optimize efficiency and prevent soot buildup.

I take you step-by-step through the process, showing real-world tests and results. Whether you’re running a diesel heater in your van, RV, or off-grid setup, this video will help you make the most of your system no matter what altitude you are at.

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00:00 Intro
01:28 How a Diesel Heater Works
02:44 My Install
03:36 Altitude Charts
04:14 How To Adjust Settings
05:02 Toptes Carbon Monoxide Detector
06:54 Theory
07:38 Testing
09:55 Fine Tuning
12:00 Hot & Dirty
12:50 Final Thoughts & Coming Up

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