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		junga on July 10, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Help me identify possible tracking device found in... Sure. But otoh the car is idling for tens of minutes maybe and possibly no single part of the engine and exhaust system is gaining the needed temperatures to operate cleanly. This means more emissions, more wear and more stressed out neighbours. I'm sure about the last one at least.

rocqua on July 10, 2022 [–]

There is probably a sweet spot. Certainly, you want to avoid loading a cold engine too much. But don't idle for qn hour either.

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