Diesel engine storage

[catkins]

Have a Cummins Diesel MH. Now sitting parked for three months,two down one month to go. First time we have remained stationary for so long. Do I need to take the MH out and run it for a while or can I safely wait until we
Move in Mid-January ?? In AZ with low humidity and very mild temperatures. Thanks.

[catkins]

Thanks all for your input on what I needed to do. Rv was driven 30 miles round trip to the truck stop,, fuelled up, additive added before fueling and generator exercised. New tires ordered to be installed in Quartzsite by Redlands in mid-January and I think we will be good for a while! Appreciate the wisdom shared here.

[Executive45]

Low temps in Arizona right now hover around 50 degrees. Make sure your tank is full to minimize any condensation build up. I add a bottle of 9.1.1. when it's time to move again. Other than that, do nothing.....Dennis

[1320Fastback]

Double post

[1320Fastback]

Other than disconnecting the battery, turning off the main power supply or plugging in a tender you don't need to do anything for such short term storage.

[Bill_Satellite]

wolfe10 wrote:
Park it unless you can drive a minimum of 25 highway miles-- long enough to get the OIL, not just coolant up to operating temperature.

Add a BIOCIDE such as Biobor JF to the diesel and fill the fuel tank to minimize condensation.

Add an ANTI-GEL to the diesel if you filled with summer grade= #2 diesel and will be storing it into cold temperatures. PS brand anti-gel is available at most Walmarts.

DONE.

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[noteven]

Nope you can leave it.

[wolfe10]

Park it unless you can drive a minimum of 25 highway miles-- long enough to get the OIL, not just coolant up to operating temperature.

Add a BIOCIDE such as Biobor JF to the diesel and fill the fuel tank to minimize condensation.

Add an ANTI-GEL to the diesel if you filled with summer grade= #2 diesel and will be storing it into cold temperatures. PS brand anti-gel is available at most Walmarts.

DONE.

[DutchmenSport]

Won't hurt your tires a bit either if you take it out for a spin. Keeps them from dry rotting.

[magicbus]

My DP sat for 4 months once and it was a bear to get the brakes freed up. Now I take my coach for a ride every 6 weeks just to lube everything up, run the generator and get the rust off the brakes. Besides, it's fun to drive so why not. And I too am a biocide believer.

Dave

[jplante4]

I drive the Sahara once a month until the salt hits the roads then it sits. Howes and/or Power Service fuel treatment in the last fillup in the fall.

[Blaster_Man]

Fill the tank and use a biocide. The biocide is critical, it will keep microbial growth (algae, bacteria and fungi) out of your fuel. Don't start the engine until you are ready to use it, monthly starts are not necessary.

[Bill_Satellite]

catkins wrote:
Have a Cummins Diesel MH. Now sitting parked for three months,two down one month to go. First time we have remained stationary for so long. Do I need to take the MH out and run it for a while or can I safely wait until we
Move in Mid-January ?? In AZ with low humidity and very mild temperatures. Thanks.

You have 2 choices. Doing nothing is likely the best choice as the engine will be just fine. The second choice is to start it AND drive it. You would need to drive far enough to bring everything up to operating temperatures. A nice 20 minute drive would be good. If you can't do that, do nothing.

[ScottG]

If you can, run it and get it moving.
With a diesel MH the biggest problem will be the air brakes freezing up on you with inactivity.

[rhagfo]

Just be sure the starting batteries are kept charged. Might add some anti-gel to the fuel tank if it is cold outside.