Does idling a car for 50 minutes consume fuel?
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Idling a car for 50 minutes does consume fuel. Here are the specific details: Idle state: When the car is started but not moving, it indicates the engine is in an idle state. Idle state refers to the engine running without load, with the engine speed typically ranging between 550-800 RPM. Prolonged idling can easily lead to carbon buildup in the engine. Temperature: Neither high nor low idle speeds are ideal. A high idle speed can affect engine fuel consumption, potentially increasing it, raising the internal engine temperature, accelerating engine wear, and reducing the engine's lifespan. Conversely, prolonged low idle speeds can cause the car to stall. Stalling can occur in two scenarios: one is stalling during idle, and the other is stalling while the car is in motion.