Fuel Consumption When Idling

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Jul 23, 2007 | 01:55 PM

powrstrkr

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Fuel Consumption When Idling

Got into this topic w/ the GF the other day when warming it up to haul a load. Does anyone have any idea how much fuel a healthy 7.3 uses (gal/hr) when idling cold and warmed up?

Jul 23, 2007 | 06:59 PM

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hmm... I remember some talk back last winter on the board that a PSD uses about a 1/3 a gal at reg idle. This might not be right, but for some reason it's stuck in my head.

Jul 23, 2007 | 08:41 PM

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I know how many MPG it gets when you are idling

Jul 23, 2007 | 08:59 PM

glasseater

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this was on another forum and i believe it was 1/3 gal/hr

Jul 23, 2007 | 09:42 PM

FARM69

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bkcow... haha..

powr- also I believe it was around 2/3 if you have the high idle tune.

Jul 24, 2007 | 10:55 AM

powrstrkr

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OK so at today's prices basically about $1/hr in fuel at normal idle and ZERO MPG - BWAHAHA! Appreciate it guys!

Jul 24, 2007 | 05:21 PM

Suber

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And an hour is DAMM near what it takes to warm up, so all in all a perfect formula!!

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Jul 24, 2007 | 07:49 PM

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Had a good laugh. Thanks, Guys.

Jul 24, 2007 | 09:52 PM

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I have found that it takes a long time to produce heat to heat the cab while idling but it takes no time at all to produce heat when driving. Interesting. I know it will idle for a long time before the gauge even moves but drive it and watch it climb. Even in NY winters.