2007-06-14 02:31:35 · 5 answers · asked by gerald t 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
An engine uses less fuel per hour idling than propelling a car but it gets more miles per gallon if it is moving rather than idling while stopped.
2007-06-14 03:35:57 · answer #1 · answered by beth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Passo is a total idiot also and knows nothing of what he is saying. The a/f ratio stays constant through the power band if computer controlled (except when cold). The slower an engine turns the less fuel it uses. Thats why all cars these days have overdrive. Gerald your measurements are flawed somehow. Theres no way an engine uses more fuel to idle unless there is a problem with it.
2007-06-14 10:16:23 · answer #2 · answered by Ron B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basic theory. t is true that the engine consume more fuel during idle. This is due to the air and fuel ratio in the air-fuel mixture that is induced into the combustion chamber. When at idling speed, the ratio of the fuel is higher, as the step on the accerelator, we are actually increases the flow of air and thus increases the air ratio.
2007-06-14 10:04:14 · answer #3 · answered by Passo L 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
If the car is running but not moving, you will have zero (0) MPG. All you are doing is burning gas and not getting anywhere. So if you are burning gas and not getting any mileage it is all a waste.
2007-06-14 09:36:03 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u get 0 mpg idling
2007-06-14 09:34:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋