answersLogoWhite

0

Does idling a car waste fuel?

Updated: 4/28/2022
User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

Best Answer

Yes, That is why new cars are coming with a stop-start feature. I the engine will shut off if the car is stationary for a given amount of time( to improve mpg).

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Does idling a car waste fuel?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

How much fuel does a SUV waste idling?

Effectively all the fuel that it burns while idling. You are getting 0 miles per gallon while idling.


How much fuel is wasted by idling a car or truck?

that depends on size of engine


Car died while idling?

If the car dies while idling, the timing might be off. Other causes can include a clogged fuel filter or a bad spark plug.


Why does your car surge while idling?

There can be many reasons why a car surges while idling. Some of these reasons are the computer could be dying, or the fuel injector are giving the engine too much gas.


Your Pontiac Grand Am when idling will start smoking why do you smell exhaust within the car?

i had a fuel leak


When idling there is a loud hum until you engage throttle is it a fuel injector?

It could be the fuel pump, if its when you first start the car up


When a car dies when idling and when you try to crank it trys to start but wont what can be the problem?

check fuel to engine from fuel pump.or a clogged up fuel filter.


How do you adjust the idling on a fuel injected 1600 SOHC Opel engine?

The idling speed cannot be adjusted for fuel injected models. It is done by the ECU depending on inputs from various sensors. If the idling is erratic it is best if the car is taken to the vauxhall dealership who have testing equipment called TECH 2 which diagnoses the problem. The idling speed cannot be adjusted for fuel injected models. It is done by the ECU depending on inputs from various sensors. If the idling is erratic it is best if the car is taken to the vauxhall dealership who have testing equipment called TECH 2 which diagnoses the problem. The idling speed cannot be adjusted for fuel injected models. It is done by the ECU depending on inputs from various sensors. If the idling is erratic it is best if the car is taken to the vauxhall dealership who have testing equipment called TECH 2 which diagnoses the problem.


What causes a car to cut off while idling?

my experiencess with vehicles that cut out while idleing would be a fuel filter or fuel pump problem.


Why would you only smell gas fumes in the car when it is idling?

exhaust leak or a possible fuel line leak


Why does your car stutter and rough idling?

9 times outta 10 you have a fuel sending issue. your fuel filter or lines are clogged, or your fuel sending unit/pump are going bad


How do you make a sentence with idling?

I sat in my car in the driveway with the car idling, waiting for the kids to come out.