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Forum: Diesels

01-24-2007, 09:01 AM

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Diesels are very efficent at idle?

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Posted By rh77

That one loco is running at "Notch-8" or...

That one loco is running at "Notch-8" or full-throttle when in energy production mode. My Dad's old railroad had huge EBHs that they would plug their locomotives into instead, which is probably...

Forum: Diesels

10-11-2006, 05:04 PM

Replies: 36

Diesels are very efficent at idle?

Views: 9,391

Posted By rh77

No big deal

It's no big deal with the new technology. The "glow plugs" that allow cold starts have advanced in technology, so it'll be easier to start. If it's a Diesel-Hybrid and or plug-in more solutions...

Forum: Diesels

05-06-2006, 03:22 PM

Replies: 36

Diesels are very efficent at idle?

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Posted By rh77

Re: A car idling at a stop light

This is true, but imagine it as a negative percentage. In drive, it uses more fuel, so say it would have -5% efficiency, whereas in Neutral, it would have -2% efficiency -- so you'd be saving fuel.

Forum: Diesels

05-04-2006, 07:54 AM

Replies: 36

Diesels are very efficent at idle?

Views: 9,391

Posted By rh77

Re: Diesels are very efficent at idle?

I love that site -- used to be a member (almost bought a Golf Diesel 5-speed). In manual operation, it's best to leave the clutch pushed in while in N, or it would have to spin something in the...

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