idle
Idle is when the engine is running but the car isn't moving. It's important for the engine to run smoothly at idle for the car to work well.
Idle refers to the state of an engine when it is running but not under load, meaning the vehicle is not moving and the accelerator is not pressed. A properly functioning idle is crucial for smooth operation.
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"[602.0s] until you get down to 18 miles an hour, [604.0s] which in this car is idle. [606.0s] That takes a long distance."
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"And does it happen if it's sitting at idle? No. It has to be moving."
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"...which I think this won't even do on idle. I think you would exceed it."
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