Do cars use miles while running, but with the engine is not on?

Answer 1

Bad term, you mean, being pulled by an RV or other without the car being on? Yes it does. Thats why some cars are even backwards on RV's. And also thats why you have the trailors that only hold the front tires as in U-HAULS.

Answer 2

When the car is moving the drive shift is going to be turning which turns the gear going to the speedometer so yes it is going to show the miles you have coasted even if the engine is off.

The same holds true for front wheel drive cars with transaxles.

Answer 3

I assume you mean coasting down hill? or being towed.
Coasting downhill will wear your tires and bearings at the normal rate and whatever brakes you use will be used
Being towed - there will be mileage worn on the tires on the ground and on the bearings for that axle - but the wear is minimal
Unless you are towing this car cross country - then the tire usage is going to be the same as if you had driven it - everything else will be OK

Answer 4

no. Besides, the engine has to be on for the car to be running. The Speedometer only calculates miles as the wheels revolve.

Answer 5

The odometer runs only when the vehicle is moving. If the vehicle is running, it is accumulating hours on the engine, oil, and other parts, but will not show up on the odometer.

Answer 6

In most cases they do not, unless you're talking about flat towing a car that has a mechanical speedometer. If the speedometer is moving, chances are it is accumulating mileage.

Answer 7

i have no idea what you said..... but if your towing a car it will gain miles it the wheels are moving

Answer 8

Old style car does, however newer style car doesn't

Answer 9

What??

Answer 10

huh??