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> How many cabs would die early because they are idling in traffic all day? and cop cars? Approximately all of them. This is well known. https://old.reddit.co
by hprotagonist 4y ago
> How many cabs would die early because they are idling in traffic all day?
and cop cars? Approximately all of them. This is well known.
https://old.reddit.com/r/MechanicAdvice/comments/4pjnco/how_does_idling_negatively_effect_police_vehicles https://old.reddit.com/r/MechanicAdvice/comments/4pjnco/how_...
- LinuxBender 4y agoI think these discussions are risky because of causation/correlation. Cabs, police cars, UPS/Fed-Ex trucks need engine/transmission rebuilds sooner because they stop/start every day all day long. For example a Fed-Ex panel truck with a Cummins engine and Allison drive train will last for about 1 million miles without rebuild if used as a light duty such as a plumber or electrician or personal vehicle. Used as a Fed-Ex delivery vehicle it will need a rebuild at around 410K to 450K miles. Idling is not causing the engine to need a rebuild at 40% of it's normal lifespan, its shutting it off and starting it over and over all day long.
- BenjiWiebe 4y agoAnd the way delivery drivers drive... Our UPS guy drives in a way that makes us surprised his vehicle lasts for a week...