Truck idling versus (diesel) APU?

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{"text":"So my recently purchased Freightliner truck came with “optimized idling,” which turns the engine automatically on/off to maintain a desired temperature. I’m fairly new to it, but I’m trying to see if a diesel APU is still worth it. It will cost $12,700 (total) to install a brand new Thermo King APU, which I have scheduled for next week. I also happen to know how to maintain/repair the APU. The oil change interval on the APU has been moved from 1,000 to 2,000 hrs, so less work and time to maintain the APU.\n\nIt seems as if the diesel APU might still be worth it because the truck regular maintenance schedule will need to be shortened due to an increase in engine hours. Also, some truck parts may last less time (from increased engine hrs) like the fuel pump, fuel injectors, increased oil leaks, water pump, etc. \n\nYour thoughts?","videos":"[]","link":"{}","pics":"[]","canComment":true,"externalShare":false}

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1222700 发表于 2021-06-20 16:13:08 i wish some companies would see that. my company doesn't even have an APU. and especially during these hot summer days it gets hot as crap my truck. only thing i got to meep me cool is a little fan i bought from loves  

","text":"you don't run the trick a/c? I'd quit","replyToPid":430011}

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147103 发表于 2021-06-20 14:53:03 I have a Apu. To me that's best choice. 1st of all the wear and tear of your engine  idling. Extra amounts of fuel. Yes the cost of Apu is high to buy. But in long run you will come out ahead.

","text":"i wish some companies would see that. my company doesn't even have an APU. and especially during these hot summer days it gets hot as crap my truck. only thing i got to meep me cool is a little fan i bought from loves  ","replyToPid":429995}

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147103 发表于 2021-06-20 16:46:30 I would definitely complain.

","text":"I already do but my company hasn't even said anything other than we will look into it. ","replyToPid":430019}