6.0 warmup procedure
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6.0 warmup procedure
What is the correct method for warming up a 6.0 PSD? If I'm reading it correctly, the PS manual says to let the engine idle for only 10 to 15 seconds after startup in cold weather. Is this right or did I misunderstand something?
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In cold weather, after a few minutes the idle will automatically increase. I usually let her warm up for atleast 5 or so minutes before I drive. Look in the tech threads for the high idle mod to ensure wet stacking doesnt occur.... It's easy to do. Also, dont get on her too hard when it's cold till she is at operating tempts, and she'll last forever. Jeff
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It is good to let it warm up for 5 minutes in warm weather and 10 minutes and longer in cold weather, depending how cold. At 40 below zero it takes 15-20 minutes at 1200 rpm for the temp gauge to get half way of where operating temperature should be. If you have an idle control module set it to around 1200 rpm. This may be a myth to some, but I believe it is a big part in extended engine life.
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I start truck, wait 10 to 15 seconds for the oil pressure gauge is come up and to give the oil a chance to circulate through the engine for a bit, and then slowly clank my way out of the neighborhood.
I avoid any heavy application of throttle until my tranny temp is up over 100 degrees per the X-Monitor gauge.
I avoid any heavy application of throttle until my tranny temp is up over 100 degrees per the X-Monitor gauge.
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I can not beleive they say 10-15secs. Then drive I always let mine warm up for at least 5min in the summer and at least 10-15min in the winter when temps are lower then 30degress. I don't think your engine will last all that long if you only let it warm up for that little bit.
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Well have to admit it's a 7.3 but some of the guys let there 6.0's run that long too when it's pasted -35 for fear of them not starting. The fuel is free I just top off before calling it a day. Some camps have a guys that fuels all the rigs at night. One guy w/6.0 runs his at 1800rpm (computer idle) because he says the cat loads up. But my 7.3 has 80k hard miles abd runs like a top (knock on wood)
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Originally Posted by onesr
I can not beleive they say 10-15secs. Then drive I always let mine warm up for at least 5min in the summer and at least 10-15min in the winter when temps are lower then 30degress. I don't think your engine will last all that long if you only let it warm up for that little bit.
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It's Better To Dive And Warm Up Motor, Than Let It Idle And Stay Colder Longer. As Long As You Don't Dive It Hard, The Moving Parts Inside The Motor Don't Know If Your Idling Or Going Down The Road. Any Automotive Eng. Will Tell You That You Do Not Need To Idle A Modern Motor To Warm It Up. But If It Feel Good To You Let Her Idle.
