Help burning up

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Carolinaruner, Jul 21, 2019.

  1. Carolinaruner

    Carolinaruner Bobtail Member

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    2017 Cummings in derate mode, dash say to shut engine off, it’s 115 degrees outside, truck center doesn’t open till tomorrow. Will idling the engine to keep ac going damage anything?
     
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  3. mitrucker

    mitrucker Road Train Member

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    Run it until it dies.
     
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  4. aussiejosh

    aussiejosh Road Train Member

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    Well i guess if you keep idling it for long enough you'll find out soon enough
     
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  5. Hulld

    Hulld Road Train Member

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    2017... the computer should automatically shut it off when she’s had enough.
     
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  6. 86scotty

    86scotty Road Train Member

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    What's a Cummings? That's not what it says on them engine, I guarantee you.

    Get a room, driver. If your boss won't pay for it he ain't worth working for.
     
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