Diesel class A idling for a looooong time
I have been driving a 40' diesel class A for about 14 years, and during that time I have heard and read many rants and complaints about diesel owners idling for long times while sitting in the campgro...
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LanceRKeys wrote:WILDEBILL308 wrote:
Keep in mind it isn't just diesel motorhomes. I have heard more loud diesel trucks than motorhomes.
By the way the proper way when starting a cold diesel is right after oil preshure comes up to bump it up to fast idle. On low idle it isn't burning all the diesel and it can wash down your cylinder walls causing more wear and contamination of the oil. The fast idle creates enough boost to increase combustion temps and get a full burn of the fuel.
Bill
Ok I’m going to jump out there and show my ignorance. Are you being sarcastic or should I actually warm up my truck on high idle? 2001 power stroke, I do have a high idle setting but don’t use it much.
I was taught to watch the oil pressure gauge. When you start cold it’s low. Bumping the idle to 700 or so brings the needle up a lot. I set the idle a little high on my Harley for the same reason; get that idle OP up a bit.
I agree letting it and idle longer than five minutes is excess ALTHOUGH my coach your supposed to idle while you drop air, level and put slides out. Sometimes that can take a few extra minutes.
