Saving on fuel at traffic signals

Torque123 · 7th July 2008, 22:54

Hi Guys! I have a question for all you guys. When we come across a traffic signal and have to halt What is the minimum time duration required to really save on some fuel? Is it worth switching off the ignition while waiting for a 30 second signal in order to save fuel or does the signal have to be for a longer duration?

bhp1 · 7th July 2008, 23:19

1 minute is what experts advise for engine shutdown. But if its 30sec. or so, put the car in neutral, pick the foot from throttle & switch off ac. This will help in saving wee bit of fuel.

Eddy · 7th July 2008, 23:22

Hey Torque,

Why don't you see this thread ?

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...ffic-jams.html

Cheers !!

Torque123 · 7th July 2008, 23:31

Thanks Eddy! Mods, I apologise. Did a search but didnt find this thread. Please close this thread as i have got the link now.

aah78 · 8th July 2008, 00:14

Thread closed as requested.
Continue discussion in the link mentioned above by Eddy.

7th July 2008, 22:54	#1
Torque123 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 453 Thanked: 990 Times	Saving on fuel at traffic signals Hi Guys! I have a question for all you guys. When we come across a traffic signal and have to halt What is the minimum time duration required to really save on some fuel? Is it worth switching off the ignition while waiting for a 30 second signal in order to save fuel or does the signal have to be for a longer duration?
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7th July 2008, 23:19	#2
bhp1 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NA Posts: 513 Thanked: 4 Times	1 minute is what experts advise for engine shutdown. But if its 30sec. or so, put the car in neutral, pick the foot from throttle & switch off ac. This will help in saving wee bit of fuel.
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7th July 2008, 23:22	#3
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,387 Thanked: 13,300 Times	Hey Torque, Why don't you see this thread ? http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techni...ffic-jams.html Cheers !!
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7th July 2008, 23:31	#4
Torque123 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 453 Thanked: 990 Times	Thanks Eddy! Mods, I apologise. Did a search but didnt find this thread. Please close this thread as i have got the link now.
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8th July 2008, 00:14	#5
aah78 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NYC / BOM Posts: 4,661 Thanked: 3,254 Times View My Garage	Thread Closed. Thread closed as requested. Continue discussion in the link mentioned above by Eddy.
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