Do you leave your diesel running ...?
I see many diesel drivers who leave the engine running while fueling (or other short-term occasions). For a while, I asked why they did that, just to see what their reason was. Never got the same answ...
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rhagfo wrote:crcr wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:FishOnOne wrote:
I leave mine running during fill ups...And it doesn't take very long to fill up either.
Hey we agree!
I leave mine running with the exhaust brake on at all times when fueling or stopping for a restroom break. Other than that it get's shut down right after I stop.
Does leaving the exhaust brake on when leaving the truck at idle cool off the turbo more quickly than with the exhaust brake left off? And if so, how?
No it creates heat in the Turbo! This is why many use the EB as a warmup aid. If I forget to turn off my EB, when I stop the EGT is about 600 degrees.
With my 98 12V I would turn off the EB to help it cool faster.
