Left my car running for 5 hours

Asked by JenniferLynnLittle Jun 14, 2016 at 04:16 PM about the 2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I left my car running while at work for approx 5
hours this morning. I have no idea how this
happened. When I got in my cat after work, my
lights on the dash were on and I couldn't believe it!
My temp gauge showed 1/4 the way and I had
about a 1/4 tank of gas. Could I have damaged my
car?

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Bob answered 7 years ago

I won't hurt anything. Police cars and Taxi Cabs idle and run all day long.

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Bob answered 7 years ago

I doubt the exhaust will get overheated on a properly operating car....http://www.cartalk.com/content/idling-long-periods-might-not- damage-your-car-there-are-other-reasons-why-its-lousy-idea.

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