lawnman Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 I want to buy a diesel dually for my lawncare business. I have been told it is not good to make short trips with a diesel truck. I would make 15 stops a day with a 5 minute drive in between . I did not think this would be a problem. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig600 Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Not a problem AS LONG AS you do make some longer drives everyday to get some heat built in the engine. Cold engine is worse than hot in a diesel! Also, keeping your foot out of it while cold is a good way to help it too. Once it warms up, drive it like you stole it! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawnman Posted May 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted May 9, 2007 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 Or you could just let it run for a bit at each stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawnman Posted May 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Or you could just let it run for a bit at each stop. I thought about that, but I thought my customers might not be too happy about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Actually idleing your diesel is just as bad. All you have to do is drive it untill it warms up fully and then make all the stops you want to. But shutting it down is way better than letting it just sit at idle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 Diesel cool down during Idle unlike an unleaded engine that heats up. In low load ranges normally around 40% or less older diesels can wet stack. This is when the engine collects unburnt fuel at the injector tip and in the cylinder. Remember diesel operate off of high compression and heat. On newer fords, ford has helped with this problem. The trucks are designed to step up the idle at 45 degrees and 35 degrees. I want to say its something like 650 and 850, but dont quote me on that. I guess look at what your hauling eric and determine if you feel a diesel dully would be worthwhile for you. If you start pulling heavy equip to do larger landscape jobs Id go for it. If not stay the way you are currently. Why do you care anyway? You trade em off at the end of warranty anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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