Idle or turn-off

Q: Dear GoGreenInStyle:

I have heard it is bad for your car to turn your car off when you have to run inside somewhere quickly. Is that true?

-Bill

A: Dear Bill,

It’s a commonly held myth that it’s better to leave your car idling than turn it on and off.  Unless you’re car is really old, turn it off! The wear and tear is negligible. After 10 seconds of leaving your car running, you’ve wasted more fuel than you would have used by turning your car off and on. Furthermore you’re sending a lot of carbon into the environment.

I recommend taking your carbon footprint to better understand the impact of your daily activities on the environment.

For more information visit The Truth about Idling by the Clean Air Campaign.

Thanks,
Mandy