What Causes Low Idle Speed?
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Low idle speed in a car is caused by low battery voltage. Here is a partial introduction to the effects of low idle speed: 1. Fuel Economy: Since the engine often needs to operate at idle, statistics show that approximately 30% of urban vehicle fuel consumption occurs during idle conditions. Therefore, reducing fuel consumption during idle operation is crucial, which is also a requirement for idle speed control. 2. Emissions: During idle conditions, gasoline engines have a high amount of residual exhaust gas in the cylinders. To ensure stable combustion, the air-fuel mixture needs to be enriched, leading to incomplete combustion and the production of harmful emissions such as CO and HC.