Idling is when you leave your car’s engine running while not moving. Long thought to be better for your car than shutting it down, idling actually gets you nowhere. Here’s why you should turn off your ...
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How your car’s idle system creates smooth running
Your engine feels calm at a stoplight because a hidden idle system keeps fuel, air, and spark in balance. That quiet ...
What experts say about the health risks of idling in your car — and what you can do to make a difference. (Getty Images) If you drive a car regularly, the odds are high that you'll have to sit and ...
While it’s normal for a car to be idling high when it’s first started, if the idle doesn’t drop to normal after a minute or two, something’s probably wrong. That initial temporary high idle, which is ...
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How your car’s vacuum leaks ruin performance
Your car’s performance depends on precise control of air, fuel, and spark, and vacuum leaks quietly disrupt that balance.
As colder mornings return, many Georgia drivers start their day the same way: turning on the car, letting it idle, and waiting for the heat to kick in. The good news for anyone who relies on that warm ...
While there’s no Georgia law against leaving an unattended car running, some cities have ordinances that limit idling time. Photo by Ben Stein via Unsplash Frigid temperatures likely are on the way as ...
If you drive a car regularly, the odds are high that you'll have to sit and wait in it with the engine running at some point. The practice is known as idling, and it's common to do it during certain ...
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