Let it Idle, or Shut 'er Down?

RWEST · Dec 16, 2003

Let it Idle, or Shut \'er Down?

My brother and I are having the age-old discussion - should I let my 955 idle when I'm not working with it (for say 15 - 30 minutes), or shut it off and re-start it?

What say you?

Egon · Dec 16, 2003

Re: Let it Idle, or Shut \'er Down?

Good policy to never get involved in Family discussions.

Egon

rockyridgefarm · Dec 16, 2003

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Leave it on. Half a cup of fuel is a small price to pay to keep everything copacetic.

RWEST · Dec 16, 2003

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Egon - Good idea!! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif We're both rolling on the floor here at that one.

BillyP · Dec 16, 2003

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Shut 'er Down. Long periods of idling does a diesel more harm than good.

Docsknotinn · Dec 16, 2003

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LOL, good advice /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I run mine so little I let it idle for 10-15 minutes. Longer than that I shut it down.

PineRidge · Dec 16, 2003

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I USED to let her run but after reading multiple posts here at the TBN site I now shut her down. I would rather wear out a starter I guess then add the extra wear and tear on the engine idiling for extended periods......

KubotaSteve · Dec 16, 2003

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I'm with BillyP on this one. Shut'er down. The new diesels start so easily now that there is no reason to keep them idling.

rockyridgefarm · Dec 16, 2003

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OK - U N C L E!

From My 4310 Manual:

<font color="green">Idling the Engine
NOTE: Allowing engine to idle for long periods of time will waste fuel and cause carbon build-up.</font>

I'll choose tha beating over detention....