Question 487Motor Plants - Assistant Engineer
70% to passBefore being shut down, a diesel engine should idle a few minutes in order to_______________.
Aprevent governor surging at shutdown
Bmake sure the fuel nozzles are flushed clean
Cprevent pressure buildup in the fuel lines
Dprevent damage from localized overheating
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) prevent damage from localized overheating. When a diesel engine is shut down, allowing it to idle for a few minutes before shutdown helps prevent damage from localized overheating. This is because the engine components, especially the turbocharger, can become very hot during operation. Idling the engine for a short period allows the engine to gradually cool down, preventing damage that could occur if the engine was abruptly shut off while still hot. The other answer choices, while potentially relevant in other situations, do not address the key issue of preventing overheating-related damage during engine shutdown.
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