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Fuel your truck while running

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by scatruck, May 16, 2011.

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  1. May 28, 2011 #171
    Saienga

    Saienga Medium Load Member

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    Yes, I slightly mistyped. I reposted a direct link (by quote).

    So I repost without quoting Sec. 392.50
     
    Saienga, May 28, 2011
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  3. May 28, 2011 #172
    Svoray

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    So do you think we've come full circle in this thread :biggrin_255:
     
    Svoray, May 28, 2011
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  4. May 28, 2011 #173
    scatruck

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    thats for sure, when I started this thread, I sure didn't expect it to go this long. However, it has been interesting
     
    scatruck, May 28, 2011
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  5. May 28, 2011 #174
    Travelinman

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    My owners manual says to let the truck idle for about 3 to 5 mins after pulling to let the turbo cool down.
     
    Travelinman, May 28, 2011
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  7. May 28, 2011 #175
    dieselpowerrules

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    And on the sun visor of my 02 Mack it says right there to let it idle for three minutes. Even just coasting into a place the turbo is usually spinning pretty fast, any time the rpms are up off idle, not just under throttle.
     
    dieselpowerrules, May 28, 2011
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  8. May 29, 2011 #176
    GasHauler

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    Sorry. I should have read further.
     
    GasHauler, May 29, 2011
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  9. Sep 23, 2011 #177
    PJSnickers

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    Aren't you supposed to check the oil when the engine's cold?
     
    PJSnickers, Sep 23, 2011
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  10. Sep 24, 2011 #178
    foofy

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    Safety mandates shut down. The fuel return line heats the fuel to its flash-point thus creating a fire hazard. If you shut it down the hazard is reduced.
     
    foofy, Sep 24, 2011
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  11. Sep 24, 2011 #179
    American-Trucker

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    no you dont have to, it would be most acurate. You just have to let it sit off for a few minutes (10 to 15 min is best) to let all the oil work its way back down to the oil pan.



    American Trucker
     
    American-Trucker, Sep 24, 2011
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  12. Sep 24, 2011 #180
    trucker_101

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    With everybody running their trucks ALL night long, then driving all day, when would it have time to get cold?     :biggrin_25523:
     
    trucker_101, Sep 24, 2011
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