Gentlemen,
I have a somewhat generic automotive question, but think of it often when driving my 41...
My last approach to home includes a long steep incline. During that incline, I have noticed that the temperature guage will climb a little above normal as the engine works to pull the hill. What is the best procedure to follow before shutting the vehicle down in circumstances as described? I often let the vehicle idle for a minute or two before shutdown as I feel it allows the engine to cool. I recall in the past of heavy equipment bulldozer operators claiming that after a hard pull, an engine should be allowed to cool off before shutdown as the head temperatures will climb steeply after the water pump stops circulating water. So is this some bogus urban legend, or is there some merit?
