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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With my four Cummins powered Rams and their properly located post turbo pyrometers, driving around town seldom required more than a minute idle time to safe shutdown temp. While towing, by the time I coasted into a rest area or down an off ramp to get fuel, I was already at a safe temp before coming to a stop. In the campgrounds, less than a minute or two at the most.
Even back in the previous century, Cummins recommended not idling for extended periods as it can cause cold combustion and cylinder washdown, stuck rings and clogged injectors. Truckers let them idle to keep themselves warm at night, not the engine.
My diesel pickups were no more of a big rig then than my 5.4L F250 is now. Not even with the towing mirrors out when I'm not towing anything is it a big rig. No need to pretend it is.
Now if I could add a compressor and solenoid to sound like air brakes when I come to a stop, that would be a whole different story! :B
Even back in the previous century, Cummins recommended not idling for extended periods as it can cause cold combustion and cylinder washdown, stuck rings and clogged injectors. Truckers let them idle to keep themselves warm at night, not the engine.
My diesel pickups were no more of a big rig then than my 5.4L F250 is now. Not even with the towing mirrors out when I'm not towing anything is it a big rig. No need to pretend it is.
Now if I could add a compressor and solenoid to sound like air brakes when I come to a stop, that would be a whole different story! :B
