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holstein13
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Sep 04, 2015

Base Idle, Fast Idle, Non Idle - Best Practices Diesel

What are best practices for idling and what are the theories behind them. For example, I never use my base idle speed unless I'm in traffic or at a red light. Otherwise, I'll high idle (1,000 RPMs) ...
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Fiesta
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Sep 04, 2015
How many have read the Operators manual on 2010 models and newer? The days of extended idle periods are over. No more than 10 min. Idling especially diesels uses a lot of air (oxygen), pollutes, uses nonrenewable energy. Idling diesels are noisy. Reduces MPG too.
I shut mine off even for a min or two.

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