Does a Car Consume Fuel When Started but Not Driven?

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Even when a car is started but not driven, it still consumes fuel. When the vehicle is stationary but the engine remains running, it maintains a low rotation speed to prevent stalling, which is called idling. During this state, the engine still burns fuel, albeit in smaller quantities. Here is some additional information: 1. A car's idle refers to an operational state. When the engine runs without load, it's called idling, meaning the car is in neutral gear. The engine speed during idling is known as idle speed, which can be adjusted by modifying the throttle opening size. Idling essentially means the engine is "running without doing work." 2. When the engine is operating, fully releasing the accelerator pedal puts the engine in idle mode. During idle speed adjustment, the RPM should not fluctuate abruptly as it may cause engine wear. It's recommended to have this adjustment performed at an automotive service center.