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What does idling cost you this winter?

Updated October 5, 2026

Litres per hour, hours per night, nights per winter, diesel price. The answer usually hurts.

Idle burn (L/hour)Hours idled per nightDiesel price ($/L)Nights per winter

Compare against a bunk heater in the payback calculator.

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