Does idling a car for 50 minutes without moving consume fuel?

[McAdelyn]

Idling a car for 50 minutes without moving does consume fuel. The details are as follows: 1. Idle state: When the car is started but not moving, it indicates that the engine is in an idle state. Idle state refers to the engine running without load, with the engine speed generally between 550-800 RPM. Prolonged idling can easily cause carbon buildup in the engine. 2. Temperature: Both high and low idle speeds are undesirable. A high idle speed can affect fuel consumption, potentially increasing engine fuel consumption, raising internal engine temperature, and accelerating engine wear, thereby reducing the engine's lifespan. Conversely, prolonged low idle speed can cause the car to stall. Stalling can occur in two scenarios: one during idling and the other while the car is in motion. Many car owners prefer to warm up the engine by idling in cold temperatures. While this method can be used, the idling time should not be too long. Idling for about one minute is sufficient. Once the RPM stabilizes, using a low-speed driving method can warm up the car. Additionally, it's important to control the engine speed, keeping it below 2000 RPM. This method not only saves fuel but also minimizes the risk of carbon buildup in the engine.

[CharlieDella]

As someone who drives frequently, I used to wonder whether idling the car without moving consumes fuel. After trying it myself, I realized it's a very real issue. Idling for 50 minutes indeed burns quite a bit of fuel because the engine is running—it maintains a stable RPM but continuously burns gasoline, and you can see the fuel gauge dropping. I estimate the average fuel consumption is about 2-3 liters per hour, meaning 50 minutes of idling is equivalent to driving over ten kilometers, which really hurts the wallet. Even worse, it leads to carbon buildup, reducing engine performance and requiring costly repairs. So, my advice is to turn off the engine and step out of the car if you're waiting for more than a few minutes. Enjoy some fresh air or listen to music—it saves fuel and extends your car's lifespan.

[MacCayden]

As an environmentally conscious individual, I strongly oppose idling for such a long time because it wastes fuel and resources. Engine idling emits a large amount of exhaust like CO2, worsening air pollution and harming the urban environment. Fifty minutes of idling roughly burns 1.5-2 liters of fuel, which translates to dozens of dollars wasted. Don't underestimate this waste—small amounts add up and can reduce emissions and carbon footprint. I make it a habit to set reminders on my phone to turn off the engine when parked, chatting or reading instead. Protecting the Earth starts with us.

[DiLuna]

As an experienced driver with decades of driving experience, I can tell you that idling the engine for 50 minutes without moving the car definitely consumes fuel. As long as the engine is running, it's burning fuel. Although idling fuel consumption is low, it adds up over time and becomes expensive. It may also cause engine overheating, carbon buildup, or accelerated component wear. Modern cars only need about half a minute to warm up, so there's no need to wait too long. Saving fuel costs and protecting the engine is the right approach - it's more economical to turn off the engine if idling exceeds ten minutes.