What is engine idle shutdown?
Idle Shutdown Timer (IST): Limits the amount of engine idle time by automatically shutting down the engine after approximately 3 to 5 minutes. This feature will shut down the engine, but the vehicle electrical system and accessories will remain active until the key switch is turned off.
How do I bypass idle shutdown?
1) Hit the brake, clutch, or accelerator when your dashboard warning light goes on just before shutdown. 2) Hit the brake and the accelerator at the same time just after you start idling.
How long should I Leave my Dodge Ram idle?
Something else to take into consideration for idling, if your running the truck hard like towing or just highway speeds I’ll give it a good solid five minutes (especially in the summer) to idle and cool down the turbo. If I am working the engine pull off the highway at a rest stop or fuel station I’ll leave it idle especially when towing.
Why do you need to idle your truck and cool down diesel engines?
Short Answer #1: Let your engine cool down. Dan explained how you must let the engine idle a while to cool down after any long haul to prevent the manifold from cooling too fast. The exhaust manifold gets hot, really hot on long trips, especially those over steep mountain passes.
Why do truck drivers let trucks idle-life as a trucker?
My problem is with the ignorant, inconsiderate, and frankly abusive truck driver who parks in our residential neighborhood at bedtime and idles his rig for hours, and who will do the same thing most of each weekend. He is making the houses shake & vibrate, and apartments near the street shake and vibrate.
How long does it take to cool down a diesel engine?
Dan explained that three to five minutes is usually sufficient for cooling down a diesel engine. He also said it isn’t necessary when just running about town without the trailer. But after long hauls you may want to idle the engine for up to seven minutes to allow the manifold to cool down.