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    3. should a diesel engine be idled down prior to shutdown and if so for how long?
    should a diesel engine be idled down prior to shutdown and if so for how long?

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    0  Views: 571 Answers: 2 Posted: 12 years ago
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      I let my engine idle for a little while. Depends on if I pulled a trailer, or just ran up town. The turbo will cook the oil that's in it if you don't.
      12 years ago. Rating: 1
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        if you have been working the engine hard its recomended to cool down the engine by idleing down for a few minutes before shutdown
        12 years ago. Rating: 0
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