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JSH · 09-29-2021, 10:54 AM

Yes, excessive idling is bad for engines. This is one of the reasons automakers are adding yearly oil changes to the service schedule as a minimum.

Idling is also really bad for diesel particulate filters.

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JSH AKA - Jason Join Date: May 2009 Location: PDX Posts: 3,502 Adventure Seeker - '04 Chevy Astro - Campervan 90 day: 17.3 mpg (US) Thanks: 309 Thanked 2,069 Times in 1,399 Posts	Yes, excessive idling is bad for engines. This is one of the reasons automakers are adding yearly oil changes to the service schedule as a minimum. Idling is also really bad for diesel particulate filters.