Facts about diesel ideling
As the vast majority of 5th wheels are being towed by diesel trucks here is some interesting facts about idling and the myths surrounding it: http://www.in.gov/idem/prevention/2372.htm
Forum Discussion
Gearitis wrote:
I have a Scangauge II that I monitor the EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperatures) especially the 1st sensor. I will idle the engine on my 6.7 diesel until that temp gets under 400 degrees then I feel better about shutdown. Reason, Motor oil can and will burn at 400 degrees or so. Allowing that turbo to cool and allowing the oil to keep moving rather than stop pumping on 1000 degree bearings and bushings until most everything is under that threshold makes me more at ease. Just an ole farmer here talking that had nothing but diesel engines grown up.
Motor oil shouldn't have any trouble handling 400°F. Heck, the canola oil I used to use in our Fry-Daddy would handle 400°F.
