Does Starting a Car Consume Fuel?

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Starting a car consumes fuel. Introduction to fuel consumption: Even when the car is stationary after starting, it still consumes fuel. When the car is parked but the engine is still running, it maintains a low rotational speed to prevent stalling, known as idling. During this time, the engine continues to consume fuel, albeit in smaller amounts. In other words, as long as the car is started and the engine is running, it will consume fuel. Engine carbon buildup: When a car is idling, the fuel does not burn completely, which is the main cause of engine carbon buildup. Engine carbon buildup increases the car's energy consumption and reduces the engine's power output. Additionally, the harmful substances emitted in the exhaust gas during idling are 73 times higher than those emitted when the car is traveling at 80 km/h.