robburns201 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Am I doing any damage by sitting in my car at lunch time and running it without going for a drive? Sent from my 0PJA2 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF1GG29 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedeck Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Spark plugs will start to become an issue, rather soon, as idling isn't good for a long period of time. Not to mention the gas consumption and CO entering the vehicle while you are sitting there. Personally, I'd advise against...but, that's just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Besides wasting gas, building up carbon in the cylinders, gravity's effect on the horizontal pistons....you do the math. It seems those of us with high miles without engine problems, don't let our cars idle for very long. Now I do coast a lot going downhill on the backroads, but the longest that is for is maybe a minute and a half. IMO its not good to let these cars idle. In case you didn't get that. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dishwasher Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 It's not great for it. But neither is anything else. Brought to you by Pfizer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesA Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Your turbo is not doing much at idle. The main problems with extended idling is spark plugs & valves fouling with carbon and oil getting diluted with water and fuel from blow-by. Keep the oil changed and drive the car at speed every day and should not be an issue. This is why the Italian Tune-up was invented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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