Why Idling Is Killing Your Fleet: Engine Health and Fuel Costs Unmasked
Most mechanics know that cold starts and hard driving can damage engines. But idling? That is often seen as benign. In reality, prolonged idling causes incomplete combustion, which leads to carbon build-up, fuel dilution, and poor oil circulation. The engine runs, but it is not operating at an efficient temperature—especially during short idling periods in colder weather.