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Old 02-09-2012, 10:01 PM
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EGT Temp Before Turning Off Truck?

How low should the egt get before it is safe to turn off the motor?
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Old 02-09-2012, 10:37 PM
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Below 400 is safe.
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Old 02-10-2012, 05:12 AM
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I let mine idle till its 300
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I also try to get to 300. Only takes a minute usually. I have a looooong driveway so it helps.
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i take it down to 300 everytime.
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