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mechman600 · 03-28-2012, 04:42 PM

Yes, traditionally diesels are supposed to be left idling.
Not anymore. Treat your diesel like a gas engine. The starter won't care. The turbo won't care. Excessive idling isn't good for modern aftertreatment systems anyway.

03-28-2012, 04:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
mechman600 Master EcoModder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 1,228 Fusion - '16 Ford Fusion Hybrid SE Thanks: 190 Thanked 275 Times in 168 Posts	Yes, traditionally diesels are supposed to be left idling. Not anymore. Treat your diesel like a gas engine. The starter won't care. The turbo won't care. Excessive idling isn't good for modern aftertreatment systems anyway.