Cold weather idling 2018 Cascadia DD15

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by nwdirect, Jan 8, 2023.

  1. nwdirect

    nwdirect Bobtail Member

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    I run Alaska trips through canada and bought an 18 cascadia with dd15 (save that opinion lol) because i needed some better mpg. That being said in 10 to -45 degree temps the truck stays running 24 hrs and when sleeping 8 hours I find the 600rpm idle the motor cools down and oil pressure is very good and the dpf filter doesnt fill up and no dpf regens but if i high idle the filter gets full and regens and obviously uses a lot more fuel. If I am able to stay warm at low idle with my webasto heater and keep good oil pressure 40 or 50 psi (the main reason i idled up was to increase oil pressure in other trucks) without plugging up filter and regen why wouldnt i want to idle at 600 and save the fuel (fuel very expensive up north $8-9 gal usd)?
     
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  3. pavrom

    pavrom Road Train Member

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    Why not install the Apu?! I believe newer engines dont like idling
     
  4. North Pole Nightmare

    North Pole Nightmare Medium Load Member

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    I idle at 800-900 rpms.I don't shut the truck off anywhere north of Edmonton unless I'm plugged in at a terminal.
    Older engines,years ago,didn't do well at low idle in extreme cold.I try to keep the engine around 180 degrees when idling.
    A winter front may help in extreme cold.
     
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  5. PureLeafTea

    PureLeafTea Light Load Member

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    One reason would be the manufacturer says don’t idle much and if you must idle - idle it up.
     
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