Is it called idling when in first gear without giving gas?
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Being in first gear without giving gas is not called idling. Here is some information about idling: 1. Introduction: Idling refers to the operation of the engine without any load, only overcoming the internal friction resistance of its own components, without outputting power externally. 2. Function: The idling speed can be adjusted by changing the throttle opening size, idle fuel supply, etc.
I don't think keeping the car in first gear without giving it gas can be called idling. After driving for so many years myself, idling usually refers to when the car is in neutral, and the engine is running at the lowest RPM, neither moving forward nor backward, just staying still. But when you keep it in first gear without giving it gas, it means you press the clutch, shift into first gear, and then neither release the clutch nor press the accelerator. At this point, although the engine is still running, the load increases, and the car might move slightly or stall. I've tried controlling speed this way in city traffic jams before, especially when starting on a slope, but the engine tends to shake due to excessive load, and over time, it wears out the clutch. I suggest beginners not to try this—it's safer to start normally by combining the clutch and accelerator, or simply shift into neutral for idling. If you want to save fuel or control speed, it's better to manually shift into neutral, which protects the components and is less stressful, since engines are designed for maintenance under no-load conditions.
