How much fuel does a car consume per start?
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Starting a car consumes approximately 0.8 liters of fuel. Here are the relevant details: Frequent Start-Stop: Frequent starting and stopping does cause some wear to the engine and battery, but this is based on the driving conditions specified by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, tested under stringent conditions. For everyday use by ordinary drivers, this wear is negligible. Usage Frequency: The engines in typical household cars generally have a lifespan of over 50,000 starts. Given the frequency of parking and turning off the engine in normal household use, even after 10 years, the number of starts would be far less than 50,000. Therefore, reasonable parking and engine shutdown will not affect the vehicle's engine or battery. Idle Speed: When the car is parked but the engine is still running, it maintains a low speed to prevent stalling, known as idle speed. At this time, the engine still consumes fuel, albeit a minimal amount.