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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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holstein13
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Sep 12, 2015
obgraham wrote:
...the effect on others is an important part of the discussion about idling diesel RVs.
I agree with this statement. I think consideration of others should be a part of "best practices." There's what's good for the engine and also what's best for me and what's best for the environment and what's best for the people around me. They are all valid considerations.

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