Why does idling for a extended period of time kill gas mileage and seem to burn more gas than actually driving?

 

Maybe heat build up?

Fan belt tightens?

 

Because when you idle your burnin gas an not going anywhere there for less miles are being driven

 

not moving = 0 mpg

 

Perfect answer!

 

lmao

 

You must be watching your Edge AMPG

 

^ well that and watching my gas gauge go down lol. But thanks for the answers. I do paintless dent repair and sometimes have to keep the truck rubbing because I have stuff plugged in I.e power inverter and such and don't want the battery to die. Also keep the truck warm inside as its 30 degrees in Chicago right now lol. Thanks again.

 

How do you keep the truck rubbing ?? try to get mine to do that.

 

get a Honda generator , get a portable heater. run it all day you save you truck engine . f and save you money . i got 3 door dings at the edge can you pull it ? how much?