Just to note: it is considered illegal in Utah

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Oct 20, 2024
7:33:27pm

CougarVeteran Future Former User

Just to note: it is considered illegal in Utah

https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/laws/IR?state=ut#:~:text=Laws%20and%20Regulations&text=Idling%20of%20any%20unattended%20vehicle,up%20to%2090%20days%20imprisonment.

I recall Houston having a law that did not allow you to idle your car for more than 3 minutes.

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Is idling a car for a prolonged period bad?

dingus79 All-American

Oct 20, 6:27pm

Only if you’re huffing the exhaust 😉

Lifi

Oct 20, 6:28pm

RE: Only if you’re huffing the exhaust 😉

dingus79

Oct 20, 6:36pm

Nope. You can rev the engine every once in a while if it makes you feel better

DirtyWater

Oct 20, 6:29pm

Only if doing it in a place where it is illegal and you get caught.

CasualFan

Oct 20, 6:31pm

Just to note: it is considered illegal in Utah

Oct 20, 7:33pm

Are there laws about running a generator too? At least cars have emission controls.

Beest

Oct 20, 7:50pm

Newer cars will shut off after about 15 mins. with no inputs.

Tesla Coug

Oct 20, 6:35pm

Over-heating would be the #1 concern. I've left cars idling for two hours or more a lot of times over the years for

lightmann

Oct 20, 6:51pm

- - - and - make sure the AC isn’t on while it’s left running.

lightmann

Oct 20, 11:14pm

No, people do it in Alaska in winter all the time

MajorZeus

Oct 20, 7:19pm

It's typically associated with shortened oil life. IOW if you do a lot of idling you should change your oil more

supertux

Oct 20, 8:14pm

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