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Tips to Reduce Idling
How Much Could You Save By Idling Less?
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If you are going to be parked for more than 10 seconds, turn off the engine.
Ten seconds of idling can use more fuel than turning off the engine and restarting it.
Reduce warm-up idling to 30 seconds. Start driving after no more than 30 seconds
of idling. Avoid high speeds and rapid acceleration for the first few miles to
allow all moving parts of your vehicle to warm up.
Avoid using a remote car starter. These devices encourage you to start your
vehicle before you are ready to leave, which means unnecessary idling.
When the temperature drops below 0°C, consider using a block heater to warm
your vehicle's engine before you start it. This will reduce engine wear, improve fuel
efficiency and reduce emissions from your vehicle. An automatic timer can be used
to turn on the block heater two hours or so before you plan to start the vehicle.
