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