Does Idling Consume Fuel?
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Car consumes fuel when idling. Below is relevant information about car idling: 1. Function: Idling overcomes the engine's own operating resistance, maintains the minimum engine speed, and provides convenience for drivers to drive and temporarily park under various conditions. 2. Definition: When the engine runs without load, it is called idling. When the engine is running, if the accelerator pedal is completely released, the engine is in an idling state. The engine speed during idling is called the idle speed. The idle speed can be adjusted by changing the throttle opening size, etc. Generally speaking, the optimal idle speed is the lowest speed at which the engine does not shake.