Idling for long periods of time
09-29-2005, 06:28 PM
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BMW E39
Idling for long periods of time
Just a question, would idling (or near idling at moving 5 mph) for say...12 hours straight damage or significantly wear the engine in any way?
09-29-2005, 07:09 PM
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Long Idling
The only thing I could think of that it might do is on the cooling of the motor.
I do not know if the motor is intended to be operating for extended periods with a minimal amount of air (fans only) moving through the radiator and across the motor.
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I do not know if the motor is intended to be operating for extended periods with a minimal amount of air (fans only) moving through the radiator and across the motor.
Just a guess
09-30-2005, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by mleskovar
Could/probably cause carbon build up in the engine? What situation could you be in to have 12 hrs of idling? Evac?
09-30-2005, 04:32 PM
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No problems with properly maintained modern engines as temperature is regulated very effectively. Idling requires low power so low heat is generated. If it gets too cool, the thermostats close coolant flow to the radiator and retain more heat in the engine block. Temps are maintained within a few degrees. No increase in carbon buildup either since engine is still in closed loop mode and the computer is delivering the leanest mixture possible without upsetting emissions.
10-07-2005, 12:53 PM
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Carbon Build-Up
I'm sure that many who know better will say this is complete mechanical "voo-doo" but I run a can of Lubro-Moly Ventil Sauber and Jectron through each one of my cars every 3-4 months. I do quite a bit of in-town idling, start-stop etc. and I figure it can't hurt.
