Engine Hours
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From: Cambria USA
Engine Hours
Not sure where to post this question.... but what is the general opinion on letting a gas engine idle for an extended period of time? I never have shut mine off if I know I'll be moving again within 30 minutes or so, especially in the winter. You know a quick trip in the store or a couple beers while your waitin for your pizza? I figure the startup is the worst time for an engine among other things.
In fact, I was talkin to a dude who started OTR truckin and he was specifically instructed not to shut down if just stoppin for the night so if he gets home for a night the rig will run all night out there by itself. Granted that's a diesel engine but can someone give me a reason NOT to run mine like I do?
1995 F150XLT XCab 8'Box 4X4
w/ a 302 - 5spd
In fact, I was talkin to a dude who started OTR truckin and he was specifically instructed not to shut down if just stoppin for the night so if he gets home for a night the rig will run all night out there by itself. Granted that's a diesel engine but can someone give me a reason NOT to run mine like I do?
1995 F150XLT XCab 8'Box 4X4
w/ a 302 - 5spd
