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Old 10-20-2015, 12:36 PM   #21
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The recommendation I got from a local truck driver who works with diesel engines for a living was to start her up at least twice a week and let her run for a half hour after she's been winterized. So is this recommendation wrong?
Thats nothing but a waste of fuel.

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Old 10-20-2015, 02:04 PM   #22
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Thats nothing but a waste of fuel.
Probably not his truck or fuel. Same douche that will pull in next to you and run his truck all night long when it is 68 degrees.
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Old 10-20-2015, 08:13 PM   #23
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The mechanic you talked to wants your stuff to break down so he has a job.

Plain and simple.

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Old 12-09-2022, 10:46 AM   #24
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So drive my bus around every two weeks so the tires don't get a flat spot, I'm not sure how long it takes for that to happen but Im sure its different for every bus. I take it down the road where I can get up to 50+ for about 30 sec to 1 min. The trip is about 15 min total. Do you guys recommend driving it longer or just letting it sit for the next 4 months. Also what's the reason for draining the air tanks?
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Old 12-09-2022, 11:22 AM   #25
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So drive my bus around every two weeks so the tires don't get a flat spot, I'm not sure how long it takes for that to happen but Im sure its different for every bus. I take it down the road where I can get up to 50+ for about 30 sec to 1 min. The trip is about 15 min total. Do you guys recommend driving it longer or just letting it sit for the next 4 months. Also what's the reason for draining the air tanks?
For the driving question, I always drive mine on the freeway to get them fully heated up. The goal is to heat the engine enough that any moisture/condensation inside the engine is vaporized.

Moisture is also the reason for draining the air tanks. As your vehicle (or any shop) compressor squishes the air in the cylinder, it heats that air. When it then flows into the cooler lines and tank, that moisture condenses out and eventually the tank will collect water in the bottom of the tank. Left there long enough, it will rust your tanks. Even before that, enough water in the tanks will lead to water getting into your brakes and air springs.
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