SSF556
SE Expedition Society
what doesn't cause cancer these days?
Thought I would update this post...
what doesn't cause cancer these days?
The use of ULSD fuel with a lower sulfur content helps. Add a DPF filter, a DEF tank with a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system, now the air being drawn into the engine is dirtier than what goes out the tail pipe.
Crap. I thought it was pixie farts coming out of my tailpipe... I don't think it should take a "study" to figure out that standing around breathing in the exhaust from ANY type of engine isn't the best thing for your health. But then, people still smoke cigarettes, don't they?
It is funny to me (actually a little pitiful) that when you share some well-intended information the smart-a$$es come out of the wood work. Just trying to be helpful.
It is funny to me (actually a little pitiful) that when you share some well-intended information the smart-a$$es come out of the wood work. Just trying to be helpful.
I appreciate that you are trying to be helpful. And I think your "pity" would be better spent on people who are actually still oblivious to the fact that exhaust emissions are hazardous to ones health. My sarcasm was not meant to belittle your contribution, it was meant to point out that it is sad that sheeple have to be TOLD that standing in a plume of exhaust, or any type of smoke, fume or what have you is a bad idea. It is sad that our educational system doesn't seem to reach a lot of people, and that common sense is, in fact, rather uncommon these days.
Some cities have actually banned vehicles from idling for any given amount of time. I live in Ann Arbor, Michigan (East Berkeley, CA) and this ban has been considered for years; it has yet to pass the city council. Now, I'll admit - when it's -9 degrees F outside, I'll hit the remote starter on my Outback to run the heater a bit and take the chill off the inside. Also, my work vehicle (gasoline Tahoe) idles for countless hours per shift. However, gasoline (non-DI) engines emit very few particulates. In spite of DPF additions, diesels still emit a large quantity of rather large particles. This is primarily Fernando's concern, especially at idle. I appreciate his bringing this to everyone's attention, and I hope that something is done to improve the health of our brothers and sisters that work in the building next to mine at City Hall.