![]() ![]() Under normal duty cycles, DPF regeneration occurs passively or automatically while the vehicle is driven, and the driver doesn’t do anything differently. UNDERSTANDING REGENS AND MAKING THEM WORK EFFECTIVELY This includes a diesel particulate filter (DPF) which must be regenerated to keep doing its job. To meet EPA emissions standards, newer trucks come equipped with emissions controls making them up to 90% cleaner than older diesels. ![]() In fact, it burns through about a gallon per hour, decreasing overall fuel economy by 1 percent." "Unnecessary idling increases cost of ownership and also results in excessive engine wear and additional pollution." Navistar/International Trucks : "When a truck is stopped and idling, it is achieving zero miles per gallon.representative states, "Starting and stopping the engine is actually easier on the engine than prolonged idling." IC Corporation's engine manual states that ".Excessive idling reduces fuel economy, and may decrease oil life.".“Optimizing driver habits alone can improve fuel economy by up to 30%”. Detroit Diesel notes that along with other fuel-efficient habits, it’s critical to educate drivers on the role of shorter idle times.Idling produces sulfuric acid, that is absorbed by the lubricating oil, and eats into bearings, rings, valve stems, and engine surfaces." Volvo US 2012 operators manual : "The belief that idling a diesel engine causes no engine damage is wrong.Every hour of idle time in a long-haul operation can decrease fuel efficiency by 1%." The vehicle gets its worst mpg when the engine runs and the truck doesn’t move. MPG Guide states, ".avoid unnecessary engine idling. There are benefits in fuel economy and wear/durability when shutting the truck down rather than idling." Caterpillar Global On-Highway representative states, "There is no additional wear when shutting the truck on/off several times a day."How much is idle time costing you" document states, "Turn off trucks that are waiting more than 5 minutes to load or unload." and "Restrict morning warm-ups to 3 to 5 minutes." ![]()
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