Stopping The Engine - Dodge RAM 1500 Owner's Manual

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and injector nozzles. Also, the unburned fuel can enter
the crankcase, diluting the oil and causing rapid wear to
the engine.

Stopping The Engine

Idle the engine a few minutes before routine shutdown.
After full load operation, idle the engine three to five
minutes before shutting it down. This idle period will
allow the lubricating oil and coolant to carry excess heat
away from the combustion chamber, bearings, internal
components, and turbocharger. This is especially impor-
tant for turbocharged diesel engines.
NOTE: Refer to the following chart for proper engine
shutdown.
Driving
Load
Condition
Stop and Empty
Go
Stop and Medium
Go
Highway Medium
Speeds
City Traffic Maximum
GCWR
Highway Maximum
Speeds GCWR
Uphill Maximum
Grade GCWR
Idle Time
Turbo-
(min.)
charger
Before
Tempera-
Engine
ture
Shutdown
Cool Less than
One
One
Warm Two
Three
Four
Hot Five