Stopping The Engine - RAM 2014 5500 Owner's Manual

64 STARTING AND OPERATING

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.
Driving Condition
Stop and Go
Stop and Go
Highway Speeds
City Traffic
Highway Speeds
Uphill Grade
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.
Load
Empty
Medium
Medium
Maximum GCWR
Maximum GCWR
Maximum GCWR
NOTE: Refer to the following chart for proper engine
shutdown.
Turbocharger
Temperature
Cool
Warm
Hot
Idle Time (min.) Before
Engine Shutdown
None
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5