SAFETY FIRST: I would not recommend doing this. Keep a fire extinguisher close and be careful that you do not have any fuel leaks otherwise it might be your last start for the truck. We’re taking a step back in time with a truly Russian cold start tradition! Watch as I fire up my ZIL 131 military truck using an old-school method straight from the harsh winters of Siberia—by lighting a fire under the cabin to warm up the engine oil! In this video, you’ll see: ✅ The authentic Russian technique of pre-heating the engine with a fire This isn’t just about getting the truck started—it’s about reliving a piece of history and experiencing the rugged ingenuity of Russian engineering. Like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more adventures with my military vehicles, including the Ural 375D and DT-75 tractor. Who knows what we’ll fire up next? #ZIL131 #RussianColdStart #MilitaryTruck #OffRoadAdventure #ColdStartChallenge #SovietEngineering #ZILvsWinter #VintageTrucks #RussianVehicles #ColdWarClassics