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Bluegill · 08-27-2006, 06:46 PM

Here is what I found on page 12 in my Power Stroke Owners Guide, under
"Stopping The Engine"

"To prolong engine life (after extended high speed or maximum GVW operation), it is recommended that a hot engine be allowed to operate at low idle for about 7-10 minutes which would allow sufficient time for the turbocharged engine to cool down."

I still like the idea of being able to SEE the actual reading of the temperature, So you can correct it before something goes South. Like Montana Sky talked about. This goes for all readings.
I see a gauge being added in my future.

Blue

'06 F350 SD King Ranch CC LB 6.0L PSD FX4 4x4
Still shopping for the Monty !

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08-27-2006, 06:46 PM	#28
Bluegill Montana Fan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cypress Posts: 333 M.O.C. #6121	Here is what I found on page 12 in my Power Stroke Owners Guide, under "Stopping The Engine" "To prolong engine life (after extended high speed or maximum GVW operation), it is recommended that a hot engine be allowed to operate at low idle for about 7-10 minutes which would allow sufficient time for the turbocharged engine to cool down." I still like the idea of being able to SEE the actual reading of the temperature, So you can correct it before something goes South. Like Montana Sky talked about. This goes for all readings. I see a gauge being added in my future. Blue '06 F350 SD King Ranch CC LB 6.0L PSD FX4 4x4 Still shopping for the Monty ! [img]http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetempbig/language/www/US/WA/Bellingham.gif" border=0 alt="Click for Bellingham, Washington Forecast" height=40 width=467[/img] [img]http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/miniStates/language/www/US/TX/Cypress.gif" border=0 alt="Click for Cypress, Texas Forecast" height=100 width=150[/img]