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Dec 1, 2006 | 12:03 AM

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DodgemnLeavem

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From: North Pole Alaska

my truck idles alot here in Alaska during the winter season.. HALF THE YEAR !! lol
Ive had no ill affects everyone idles there trucks here..

Dec 1, 2006 | 12:13 AM

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Silverado

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I'd be very interested to know how idleing in arctic conditions could cause bent valves???

Dec 1, 2006 | 12:37 AM

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DodgemnLeavem

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From: North Pole Alaska

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Originally Posted by Silverado

I'd be very interested to know how idleing in arctic conditions could cause bent valves???

that makes two of us I havent heard of anything like that here...???
and I know lots op idleing truck up on the north slope...

Dec 1, 2006 | 08:15 AM

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JHardwick

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Originally Posted by dodgezilla04

(04.5 and up, and maybe a little earlier than that) they will high idle on their own if the temp is low enough, mine takes about 1 minute after starting to do it on its own.

'03 and up

Dec 1, 2006 | 09:08 AM

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super_b ak

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Originally Posted by Silverado

I'd be very interested to know how idling in arctic conditions could cause bent valves???

I've been told it isn't the ideling its starting them back up if you accedently shut them off that does all the damage. the engine cools down fast when its -50.

I Idle mine all the time now that its cold mileage dropped maybe 1/2 mile.

They warm up quicker inside if you blow the a/c on hot/vent recirc. Still takes forever tho. Best is to just let all the fluids get movin and go for it