Can a Car Be Left Idling for a Long Time Without Turning Off the Engine?

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ElainaMarie
07/29/25 4:31pm
It is not advisable to leave a car idling for a long time without turning off the engine, as it can harm the vehicle's battery and other components. Here is some information about the battery: 1. Introduction: The car battery, also known as a storage battery, is a type of battery that works by converting chemical energy into electrical energy. 2. Classification: Batteries are divided into conventional batteries, dry-charged batteries, and maintenance-free batteries. Typically, the term 'battery' refers to lead-acid batteries. The normal service life of a car battery ranges from 1 to 8 years, depending largely on the condition of the vehicle. 3. Principle: It uses lead plates filled with sponge-like lead as the negative electrode, lead plates filled with lead dioxide as the positive electrode, and a 22-28% dilute sulfuric acid solution as the electrolyte. During charging, electrical energy is converted into chemical energy, and during discharging, chemical energy is converted back into electrical energy.
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