New battery just installed but Jetta TDI 2005 won't start. It is -13 today and it has 700 cold cranking amps

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Asked by thomasp88 Jan 09, 2014 at 10:01 AM about the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2005 Jetta TDI...just had a NEW battery installed with over 700 cold  cranking amps.  It is
-13 right now and did not park in the garage last night.  Glow plug goes on but when I turn
the key nothing happens..no sound NOTHING.  What do I do?

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Diesel fuel in low temperature will "turn to gello" next time (all time ) in winter you should usePower System Diesel Fuel Supplement Plus Cetane Boost (check auto parts store) Power Service Diesel Fuel Supplement Plus Cetane Boost with an Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) antigel formula prevents fuel gelling, keeps injectors clean and boosts cetane for faster cold starts.

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Thank you! I forgot about the fuel getting thick and gel like. Am I supposed to add that every tank or every other

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