Does a car consume fuel if left idling without turning off the engine?

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DeDante
07/25/25 12:09pm
Leaving a car idling without turning off the engine does consume fuel. Here is some information about engine stalling: 1. Definition: Also known as flameout. When the reactor is operating at a significant reaction rate, if the inlet feed temperature is reduced to the lower limit of the multiple steady-state region, the reaction rate will suddenly drop sharply, and the reaction will basically stop. 2. Causes: Manual transmission vehicles may frequently experience stalling due to low driving proficiency. However, it is not impossible for automatic transmission vehicles to stall; the main reason is the use of low-quality fuel leading to engine carbon buildup and stalling. 3. Precautions: For automatic transmission vehicles, stalling is mainly caused by the use of low-quality fuel.
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