diverdown204 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Please forgive the newbie question. I’m knew to Diesel engines. I’m at a military FAMCAMP and will be for the next 6months. My first road trip will be for Thanksgiving. Between now and then, should I run the engine periodically? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketman3 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Drive it 30 min or so at normal road speeds- sure. Do it once a month or so. Idle it in place - nope. That is worse than letting it sit. If you want to drive it - do it. But if you don’t- it won’t really hurt it. It does help a little- lubricants, tires, batteries, etc. This is just my opinions- I did not inherit any of my dad’s mechanical skills. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Craggar Posted September 13, 2023 Solution Share Posted September 13, 2023 Mine will be getting parked soon for at least 6 months and I won't be starting it at all. Do it every winter the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diverdown204 Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 Thanks guys! I appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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