Vanman
LIFE MEMBER
OK this might look a lot like a question I posted earlier, the difference being this one has nothing whatsoever to do with Solar panels, B2B chargers, generators, or any other charging system than the engine of the vehicle (a 2.3L Ducato as it happens). So -
I remember reading in a thread here that running the engine for prolonged times without moving can damage the engine/Cat? Is that true? If so how long would be 'OK' to run the engine (to put some charge back in the batteries) per day when off EHU?
Obviously people get in traffic jams for 2 or 3 hours at regular intervals anyway, but whilst away at occasional weekend rallies (I'll mostly be on EHU otherwise) how long would you say it would be safe to run the engine for on a daily basis, without moving?
The answer I am looking for would look something like -
a) I'd happily run the engine for xx hours per day, or
b) Any more than xx is asking for trouble, or
c) There's no scientific evidence that idling hurts the engine or Cat.
(where xx is a number of hours)!
Thanks
I remember reading in a thread here that running the engine for prolonged times without moving can damage the engine/Cat? Is that true? If so how long would be 'OK' to run the engine (to put some charge back in the batteries) per day when off EHU?
Obviously people get in traffic jams for 2 or 3 hours at regular intervals anyway, but whilst away at occasional weekend rallies (I'll mostly be on EHU otherwise) how long would you say it would be safe to run the engine for on a daily basis, without moving?
The answer I am looking for would look something like -
a) I'd happily run the engine for xx hours per day, or
b) Any more than xx is asking for trouble, or
c) There's no scientific evidence that idling hurts the engine or Cat.
(where xx is a number of hours)!
Thanks