Here's Why Idling Destroys Your Car's Engine

Here's Why Idling Destroys Your Car's Engine. Never Let Your Car Idle, DIY and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. Car idle problem. Does idling your car for a long time damage or hurt your engine? The problem with idling a car. Car engine idling. Why not to have your car idle. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 56 years.

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[jayden]

I idle about 4 hours a day for the past 7 years. Camry 2014 currently at 340k. Just change your oil.

[thesultan]

I am taxi driver for a 100+ car fleet company in a Canadian extreme East coast climate. Our cars idle A LOT. I drive a Rav4 that runs 21 hours a day . We have lots of Corollas and Camrys that literally never shut off, they run 24/7. The Toyotas easily get 300-400, 000 Kms or more and still run great, but usually at that point a taxi car has lots of wear in other areas, especially the interiors and frames, but the engines live on.

[jamesm]

I live in MN and it gets to -20+ in the winter at times, and I've had vehicles seize up after not being run or driven for a few days, so when it's extremely cold I've learned it's best to warm up the car up daily, even if you're not driving, to help keep everything from seizing up, especially older vehicles.
I drive a 2001 Highlander with over 260000 and I idle it warm often and it's running smooth, I change the oil 5000-6000 miles, never noticed any problems from idling.

[arthurshingler]

I idle my vehicle too.... engine warm up in the mornings.
So far, 240K miles on my 13.5 year old Ford Ranger, is still running.

[rpwbass]

This channel is absolutely the best source of information. Thank you, Scotty.

[grandetaco]

1:00 we bought a former rental 2019 Toyota Camry, had it inspected, mechanic said it was fine. I agree, it is a great car. Things to remember, because the rental company isn't keeping the car around long it will have low mileage tires and a cheap battery. The tires and the battery went bad with in the first two years, so expect that as part of the cost.

[fleming]

I’ve idled my cars for over 40 years. I’ve never had any problems when idling my cars. Winter or summer. Actually it has helped me a few times by showing me a problem while I’m still at home. I have auto start in 3 vehicles and I will not drive a cold car in winter, it must be warm inside.

[michaelking]

@7:46: "Irregardless...." My exwife's dad used to use that word. Thanks for using it, it brought many fond memories of him back. May he rest in peace.

[littlelitwill]

my outback idles everyday for about 10 hours, subaru outback 07... its at 307000k and drives great no oil leaks yet

[johnsavage]

Scotty, you're a real pip. I love how you talk with your hands.

[peterta]

My car equipped with remote start, i start my car, and let it idle every day.Never have problems

[MasterHustler]

Scotty is a legend. One of the original OG mechanics on youtube.

[waynejohnstone]

Not sure about the Subaru comment - I think there were some issues but they’ve been corrected. Plus Subaru has among the most loyal drivers. My partner is one of them. Only issues she’s had on her two foresters is the brakes - they seem to go often and you can only get them from Subaru - no one in Canada has the parts.

[surf]

Thanks again for the video Scotty. 2010 Honda civic in Minnesota. I start it up, let it warm up as I'm clearing of the snow. Sometimes I put on the bright headlights, to get them warm and clearing them off is a good thing. I use the type of windshield washer fluid that will not freeze, and be able to melt ice. Good to legally drive in about 10 minutes.

[nicholasnarcowich]

I picked up a '86 GMC Rally STX 350V-8 on it's 3rd transmission, Engine - original - burned a quart every 800 miles, past owners missed some changes.... I changed the ATF every 30K, never missed a shift while I had it. I spoke to a transmission guy. He was rebuilding one... He said - back in the '90's... you change you fluid & filter every 30K, your transmission will last for hundreds of thousands of miles, don't, maybe 100K, maybe... I got lucky with a recent rebuild... but the engine was still :-( I finally gave it away for parts... Love your videos... (I drove that van about 3, 000 miles a week for about 1 1/2 years, changed the engine oil every week, & trans about every other month... too much driving.

[Mike-edrn]

I let mine idle at start for like two minutes. It starts off hot, running like 1200 rpm. After idling for a minute or two, it drops to like 600 rpm. I do this every time I start the car.

[kevinrod]

I went out & bought a 2007 4Runner yesterday! Been watching Scott for some months & I was sold on a 4Runner. I had to jump on the opportunity bc it has 132, 000 miles. I’m glad I got mine.

[markrichards]

I just change my oil every 5k miles and drive it like I drive it. Never think about any of this and never had an issue over it for 40+ years of driving. I sit in stop and go traffic on the interstate nearly everyday. Not much of a choice and I doubt 10000 people are gonna move out of my way because my car is idling.

[gibwest]

I have a Subaru Outback 2017 with 196, 000 miles with only standard maintenance. My cost per mile is about 1/3 that of my F150 (510, 000 miles) which the Subaru replaced. Probably 2/3 of mileage on both was highway. Routinely drive 500 miles a day when working. You need to take another look at Subaru...my transmission on the Subaru is problem free.