Cold Weather idling which is best??? Need help asap!

Cold Weather idling which is best??? Need help asap!

12-16-2005, 04:32 PM

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Cold Weather idling which is best??? Need help asap!

I just figured out on my trup to Washington that I will be making to sleep stops on the way both of which will be at night and both of which will be in areas under 25 degrees. So since I do not want to turn into an ice cube while sleeping which is better high idle with defrost on to load engine or regular idle with jake brake on. Just want to keep me and the truck warm without doing any harm, also the cold front will be installed...

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