Thread: Turning off the car in gridlock traffic. Good idea?
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Old 25 Mar 2006, 18:27 (Ref:1560444)   #5
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Providing your starter is up to the job, switching the engine off whilst stationary is a good idea, it saves fuel, wear on the engine and cuts pollution. I think the recommended time is about 5 seconds before you should switch off.
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