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Is it legal to leave your engine running while pumping gas in Minnesota?
yes its a law
Why is it unsafe to leave the engine running while parked?
Exhaust fumes may enter and that is not good.
Does pulse increases while running?
yes. because your heart is pumping faster
Do you leave a forklift running while unattended?
No. Lower the load to the floor, set the parking brake, turn off the engine.
Is it illegal to pump gas in a running car?
I think so; a fire could be started if you ran your car while pumping gas, so it's just common sense not to do it. many newer vehicles have a fuel tank pressure sensor that will trip the check engine light if the gas cap is loose, leaking, or removed while the engine is running
Does pouring water into the reserve tank in over heating car causes damage?
It can. You should leave the engine running while you add water to the radiator. If you add water with the engine turned off, but while the engine is overheated, you might damage the engine or the radiator.
Do you damage the module if you cross the spark plug wires?
No but, if you leave a plug wire disconnected and not grounded while running the engine, you can damage the ignition module.
Why do diesels keep running while parked?
Diesels are kept running while parked for various reasons. In cold weather, a diesel may be very difficult to start so it is better to leave it running. Maybe the engine is needed to run heat or A/C for the sleeper cab.
Will your alternator recharge your battery if you let it sit for a while?
If the engine is running and the alternator is good. If the engine is not running, no.
Does an alternator charge a battery while the car is not running?
No , just when the engine is running
How do you tell if Alternator is bad?
Get engine running. While the engine is running disconect the POSITIVE termninal from the battery. If the engine dies, the Alterntor is bad.
What does a vehicle depend on to keep it charged while the car is running?
The alternator - it provides a charge to the battery while the engine is running.
