High Idle - Why?

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  1. Dec 20, 2016 #1
    PacoTaco

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    I usually manage to avoid taking my 10 at a truck stop, but it seems like every time I do I'll initially manage to get in between two quiet trucks. Then ten minutes later the guy next to me leaves freeing up the spot for the next guy who pulls in and is going to high Idle all night. Is there a valid reason for this? I see it all four seasons.
     
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  3. Dec 20, 2016 #2
    Pedigreed Bulldog

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    Increases the oil pressure for better lubrication. Alternator puts out more amps to keep the batteries charged. Engine runs smoother. Recirculates more fuel to the tanks to keep fuel warm and prevent gelling. Generates more heat to help maintain warmth inside (winter). AC compressor does its job better (summer). Etc., etc., etc...
     
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  4. Dec 20, 2016 #3
    PacoTaco

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    Those are all good reasons - but WHY do they always end up next to me? Think I'll start nosing in from now on.
     
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  5. Dec 20, 2016 #4
    Pedigreed Bulldog

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    Because there was an empty space and they needed to park?
     
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  7. Dec 20, 2016 #5
    Dakota Dave

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    Did you check to see if there is a sign on your trailer that says park here ?
     
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  8. Dec 20, 2016 #6
    cnsper

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    Trucks with DPF and SCR systems must use a high idle also.
     
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  9. Dec 21, 2016 #7
    Roberts450

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    Yup this is why I idle up to around 8-900 as that where my ISX will do its manual regens. For some reason it's programed to cancel regens when I set the cruise at anyhing other the 8-900 and I have to set the cruse to cancle the 5 min idle shutdown timer. I also lock the fan on so its at least a constant noise instead of an on/off noise as I think its more polite.
     
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  10. Dec 21, 2016 #8
    MACK E-6

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    Pickup trucks too?
     
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    MACK E-6

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    You could always put traffic cones in the spots on either side of you. :laughing6:
     
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  12. Dec 21, 2016 #10
    d281833

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    They just back over them.
     
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