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Anybody have or heard of this?
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I read a thread here about whether or not people let their truck run during fueling up etc, or if they let it Idle before shut down. Just wondering about this product.

Turbo timers are not new, in fact I understand BEST BUY has then and they would probably be cheaper. Since I pull a 12,000 lb. trailer, I have to watch EGT closely when on the highway and pulling into a truck stop to refuel because the engine is still really hot. I'm thinking about getting one myself but on the other hand I just let it idle while I'm refueling, no big deal either way. I don't think it's necessary with just normal driving, just shut it down and get out. IMPO

I use one and like it very much. It's not something that's totally necessary, but I'm anal about prolonging engine life, so I use one every day.

From the Banks site:

MYTH #7
You have to let a turbo-diesel idle for two minutes before you shut it off.

FACT
This is a current myth that has a basis of fact stemming from many years ago. It also has a kernel of truth regarding today’s turbocharged gasoline engines that operate at higher peak exhaust temperatures than turbo-diesels. In the early days of turbochargers, the turbo shaft was supported by a babbitt bearing that could seize, or even melt, if the engine was shut off immediately after sustained boost conditions where the turbocharger would “heat soak”. A two minute cool down at idle allowed the turbocharger to dissipate any remaining spinning inertia, and the oil circulation cooled the bearing and prevented oil “coking” in the bearing area. Turbochargers haven’t used babbitt bearings for over 30 years, and today’s oils resist coking. Synthetic oils won’t coke, period. With a turbocharged gas engine, it’s still good insurance to let the engine idle for 30 seconds to a minute to allow the turbo or turbos to dissipate any inertia and to cool the bearing area to prevent oil coking, especially if the engine has been worked hard just prior to shut-down. Of course, using quality synthetic oil eliminates this potential coking problem.

Today’s turbo-diesels are a different story. There is really no reason to “cool down” a turbo-diesel these days, but you won’t hurt anything by doing it either. You can still find people who swear you have to do it, but the myth is fading. Maybe they just like to sit and listen to the radio.

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Sounds like nicad reconditioners to me. Another device to address a technical shortcoming that hasn't existed for a good long while.

The DTLS is a great product, not only does it allow you to idle your engine before shutting it off. This unit also offers security features as well as gives you heater and air conditioning operation which is great when traveling with pets. If you would like to view the installation instructions goto www.allaboutdiesels.com and click on Turbo Lifesaver.

Karl Levy
www.allaboutdiesels.com