Stopping the engine – Ram Trucks 2014 Chassis Cab Commercial - Diesel Supplement User Manual

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Stopping The Engine
After full load operation, idle the engine for a few

minutes before shutting it down. This idle period will

allow the lubricating oil and coolant to carry excess heat

away from the turbocharger.

NOTE:

Refer to the following chart for proper engine

shutdown.

Driving Condition

Load

Turbocharger

Temperature

Idle Time (min.) Before

Engine Shutdown

Stop and Go

Empty

Cool

None

Stop and Go

Medium

0.5

Highway Speeds

Medium

Warm

1.0

City Traffic

Maximum GCWR

1.5

Highway Speeds

Maximum GCWR

2.0

Uphill Grade

Maximum GCWR

Hot

2.5

NOTE:

Under certain conditions the engine fan will run

after the engine is turned off. These conditions are under

high load and high temperature conditions.

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