How much fuel does a 1.5T engine consume when idling with AC on for one hour?
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Idling with AC on for 1.5 hours consumes approximately 1.5L of fuel, which is not significant in terms of fuel consumption. However, it is detrimental to the engine as it can lead to carbon buildup and overheating damage to the catalytic converter. When adjusting idle speed, avoid sudden increases or decreases in RPM to prevent premature engine wear. Below is additional information: 1. Definition of Idle: Idle refers to the operation of the engine under no load, where it only needs to overcome internal friction resistance without outputting power. The minimum RPM required to maintain stable engine operation is called idle speed, which is one of the five basic operating conditions of an engine. 2. Idle Driving: When the car is in gear without pressing the accelerator pedal or when the accelerator pedal is released during driving, maintaining the minimum throttle opening with the engine RPM matching the parking idle speed is referred to as driving idle.