So I left my car running earlier today to warm up the engine because of the sub zero temperatures here in Iowa. And then forgot about it for eight hours. Did I just ruin my car? [more inside]
posted by cellphone on Dec 21, 2008 - 24 answers

Ok, on top of the starter issues, my car has begun to idle very strangely... [more inside]
posted by vernondalhart on Mar 2, 2008 - 9 answers

After having the A/C compressor replaced in our VW Golf, the engine idle speed drops way down to near-stalling whenever the clutch is released while driving. It pops right back up, but it's a bit unnerving. [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Sep 8, 2007 - 9 answers

When I leave my PC on during the day while I'm out, it disconnects from the wireless router, stopping any downloads I have running. if I'm at home using it this never happens. [more inside]
posted by lemonfridge on Aug 15, 2007 - 10 answers

How can I extend the Google Talk's idle time status change? [more inside]
posted by Leech on Feb 23, 2007 - 6 answers

Is there a reason why my Wireless Broadband Router (54Mbs) seems to drop off to sleep after a few minutes of idle time on the PC? [more inside]
posted by pettins on Nov 15, 2006 - 7 answers

CarFilter: My wife's old Toyota (1996 Tercell) is having an odd problem. I know very little about engines, and Google has turned up a variety of possible answers [mi] [more inside]
posted by sixdifferentways on Dec 16, 2004 - 15 answers