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Q: Why does a car shut off while idle?
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How much gas does it use to turn off and restart the car?

The car doesn't use any fuel to shut it off, while cranking it only uses the same amount of fuel as it would while at idle.


What would cause a 1994 Honda accord to shut off?

A 1994 Honda Accord can shut off for a number of reasons. The most common are lack of fuel or air. If there is a vacuum leak the car will idle erratically and shut off. When a car runs to lean it may not be able to hold an idle.


On a 2001 Hyundai Sonata what causes the car to idle when in park?

Because the engine is running. Shut it off or give it gas and it will not idle.


What causes a Honda Element to shut off while you are driving but does not stop idling and then you can put the car in idle and it starts right back up?

I have the same issue, every now and them it will loose iddle and will shut off while stoping at a trafic light on in traffic, I have no idea.


To save gas is it better to idle or shut off car engine?

To save gas, it is better to completely shut off the engine rather than allowing the vehicle to idle. This saves about 5 percent more gas than idling.


2002 Galant that has an idle problem when you are at a stop the idle goes up and down sometimes to the point of engine shut off your question is does anyone know how to corrrect this issue?

the car is garbage the car is garbage


What would make your car start right up but have rough idling and shut off?

a longer cam shaft will make a car idle rough


Can you turn off a car while it is in gear?

u can shut off a car while its in gear u just wont be able to get the key out without it being in park and the sterring wheel may lock but u can shut a car off with it in gear


Car starts fine in the morning but after driving for a while it stalls out?

car starts but shut off while driving


Why your Honda Civic shut off the engine while running but after 5 minutes the engine start again?

Check the idle air control valve. When the valve malfunctions the car will not be able to hold a stable idle. Make sure the wiring is not charred or frayed.


Why does your 1988 Pontiac Fiero SE shut off when you park your car it?

Try cleaning or replacing the Idle air control sensor.


Why would a car shut off while making a turn?

it could be out of gas.