American Idle

Are you exhausted by car exhaust? Try not to let your car sit idle for more than 10 to 20 seconds, as it lowers emissions and gas efficiency. Though it may seem obvious, idling gets 0 miles per gallon. Even in winter, you should only let your car sit idle for about 30 seconds to warm it up.

So next time you're sitting in standstill traffic on the highway or waiting for your passenger to run into the store for munchies, simply turn off your engine.



The Westerville City Schools, the Ohio Department of Transportation and other public or government agencies have recently teamed with the Ohio Green Fleet initiative to implement anti-idling policies and emission reductions, saving precious taxpayer money.