Some Obscurish facts
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A typical car uses about 1.6 ounces of gas for every minute the engine idles. It uses up about one-half ounce of gas to start the engine. So, if you turn off the car any time you are likely to stand idling for more than twenty seconds, you will save gasoline, and therefore save money. It costs a bit over two dollars per hour to idle your car.
A typical car uses about 1.6 ounces of gas for every minute the engine idles. It uses up about one-half ounce of gas to start the engine. So, if you turn off the car any time you are likely to stand idling for more than twenty seconds, you will save gasoline, and therefore save money. It costs a bit over two dollars per hour to idle your car.