A Diesel at Idling RPM’s .......
I periodically read a thread that relates to an engine that idles too frequently ( an unknown amount of times ) and not run at highway speeds is not a good idea. But .... I never read the mechanical r...
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Do NOT start your engine every two weeks and just let it idle, even high idle.
All you are doing is adding moisture to the crankcase.
If you start it, drive it at least 25 highway miles-- enough to get the oil, not just coolant up to operating temperature.
This advice is from both Caterpillar Corp and Cummins Corp. Has not changed-- has always been this way.
And, yes, with 2007 and newer engines, idling clogs up the DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter). They are much more sensitive to long periods of idling than previous engines. Doesn't matter what engine brand.
All you are doing is adding moisture to the crankcase.
If you start it, drive it at least 25 highway miles-- enough to get the oil, not just coolant up to operating temperature.
This advice is from both Caterpillar Corp and Cummins Corp. Has not changed-- has always been this way.
And, yes, with 2007 and newer engines, idling clogs up the DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter). They are much more sensitive to long periods of idling than previous engines. Doesn't matter what engine brand.
