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Idling cars started before the Ford Model T in 1909. In those days cars were very dificult to start so once you hasd them running you didn't shut them off untill you were done with them.
Now we Idle to warm or cool our cars. Blame the guy who invented the car heater.
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What do carbon monoxide?
It is poisonous to any living animal( how people die with cars idling in closed garages). Harmful also to the environment
How much gas does it take to start a car compared to idling for a certain period of time?
30 seconds of idling equals one average start, on a normally-functioning start.
When did people start driving cars?
Steam cars in 1769, Fuel gas cars in 1805 and Gasoline cars in 1885.
Does idling a car waste fuel?
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).
Why did Chevy start the Monte Carlo?
people start buying Chevy cars
Why would my 2000 Chevrolet Venture be idling high when I start it or when it is in park?
Most cars will idle high until the engine warms up. If your car continuosly runs high have the fuel system checked.
When did people start spending so much time in cars?
when their cars have more features than their houses
When did people first start using antifreeze in cars?
they started using antifreeze in cars in 1324 march.20 on tuesday
Car idling all night now will not start?
Sure it still has gas?
What strategies are there to lower a cars emissions?
Car emissions can be reduced by reducing idling time and by driving at a moderate highway speed when possible. Driving too fast and idling are both wasteful in terms of fuel, and increase the vehicle's emissions.
When did many people in the US start owning cars?
Many people in the US started to own cars when Henry Ford made the Model T car less expensive.
Do you use more gas starting a car or letting it idle?
Cars will use more gas idling than starting the car.
