Does idling a car for 8 hours without turning it off damage the vehicle?
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Idling a car for 8 hours without turning it off only has a minor impact. Here are the specific details about idling a car without turning it off: 1. Reason: If a car is left idling for more than an hour while parked, fuel consumption will increase. Even though the car isn't moving, fuel is still being consumed. Although the engine speed is below 1000 RPM, fuel consumption still occurs. Depending on the vehicle, fuel consumption may increase by 5% to 10%, which is why fuel consumption is higher in traffic jams compared to normal driving. 2. Impact: Although the exhaust flow is relatively lower during idling, the fuel consumed is less compared to driving for an hour, so there's no need to worry about carbon buildup. However, if the vehicle remains idling for an extended period, the engine will continuously operate at low RPM, making the pistons and valves more prone to carbon deposits. This can lead to issues such as unstable idling, affecting engine performance, and may even impact the engine's lifespan.