Does Prolonged Car Idling Damage the Vehicle?
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Prolonged car idling can indeed damage the vehicle, with its hazards including: 1. Shortening the engine's service life; 2. Increasing the risk of damaging the catalytic converter; 3. Leading to more engine carbon deposits; 4. Damaging the vehicle's electronic systems; 5. Causing fuel injector malfunctions; 6. Heightening the risk of freeze blockages. Car idling refers to an operational state where the engine runs without any load, merely overcoming internal mechanical friction without delivering external power, maintaining the minimum stable operating speed. The idling speed can be adjusted by modifying the throttle opening size and the idle fuel supply.