Letting truck idle
A friend of mine always lets his 2500 diesel idle while he makes a short run into the post office, store for a quick soda, etc. He says the salesman told him that starting and restarting a diesel was...
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kennethwooster wrote:
I would check on my particular engine. They say it won't hurt the 6.7 Ford engine yet there is no particular reason to let it idle except to warm inside on a cold morning.
There is one instance when Ford says to idle the engine. I posted it above, but it looks like I need to say it again.
Right from the Owners Manual:
SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition to the off position.
To prolong engine life (any timey after extended high
speed, high ambient temperature, or high GVW/GCW
operation, such as heavy loads or heavy trailers),
it is recommended that a hot engine be idled for
3-5 minutes.
This allows the turbocharged engine to cool down.
