Idling Effect on Engines 1
Posted by John from Houston, TX, US on May 22, 2007
Idling Effect on Engines
Posted by Super from New York, NY, USA on April 6, 2007
How does idling the truck for long periods of time affect the engine?
Where ever possible engine idling should be minimized, as excessive idling can result in dilution of the engine oil with fuel, increased soot generation, and occasionally formation of water condensates. Water and fuel in the engine oil will reduce the effectiveness of the lubricant to lubricate engine parts, and soot will make the oil thick and abrasive. This is on top of the extra amount of gas that is consumed compared with starting and stopping the engine. If heat or cooling of the cab is required consider the use of a stand alone cab heater / cooler.
How does the fuel get to the engine oil?????
whom ever wrote the first part of the answer is very wise.
The fuel gets into the engine oil from various sources, some from leaking fuel pipes, but mainly due to incomplete combustion. Everytime the the fuel injector sprays a small amount of fuel gets onto the cylinder liner wall this is then washed doen into the engine sump pan when the piston sweeps past.
