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Cold start + Idle time?

02-01-2006, 01:57 AM

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Cold start + Idle time?

New Owner and member! I was always under the conseption that diesels were alright to idle for hours with no harm other than wasted fuel. Can I let my truck idle for 10-60min with no harm? At the same time I like to warm my truck up in the morning for 10-20min. before I go to work for a 30mi. drive. Is it ok as well to let it warm up for that time,2nd should I have my dealer bump the idle up when it is sitting idle for a certain time or when it is cold out. I did notice 1 time when I went out to my truck in the morning and the idle was about 200rpm higher until I pressed on brake to engage trans. It was especialy cold that morning 20deg or so. Thanks for your input
P.S I love the truck except for the bad fuel millage. 12.8mpg 1st tank!!

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