Does Idling with the Heater On Damage the Car?

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DiMicah
07/30/25 2:16am
Idling with the heater on does not damage the car. Turning on the heater while the car is idling will not harm the vehicle, but it can affect the occupants inside. Since the engine is idling, the fuel does not burn completely, producing carbon monoxide. If the windows are closed, the concentration of carbon monoxide inside the car will gradually increase, potentially leading to carbon monoxide poisoning for the occupants. Idling with the heater on can slow down the engine's warming process, which only increases fuel consumption. The fuel consumption when idling with the heater on depends not only on the car's displacement but also on the engine's tuning. For a typical family car, idling with the heater on for one hour consumes approximately 1 to 2 liters of fuel, though the exact consumption may vary depending on the car model.
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