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
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That link is meant for commercial class8 trucks. idling in the morning to warm up is acceptable. idling for anything more than 15 minutes is pointless as a diesel needs a load to get to operating temp. and yes trucks don`t need to be idled all day long, its usually the "hey look at me guys" that do it.
