Left my car idling for 4hrs, can it damage it

[Bomberharris]

Through a lack of communication,

My 1996 1.8 Mazda MX5 MK1 was left idling for 4 hours can it case any damage?

[DS197]

Nope

[iva cosworth]

Only to your wallet with 4 hours worth of petrol burnt.

The cooling fan has worked overtime though.

[caelite]

I think normal car engines are fine. I know air cooled motors on small motorcycles or older cars/bikes it can cause to overheat though.

[Bomberharris]

Yep, the fuel was low ;-) lucky I got to it in time - Thank you for prompt reply

[shake n bake]

It'll be ok, we left a jazz running for about 14 hours on Friday, still idling fine on Friday morning!

[mybrainhurts]

Bomberharris said:

Left my car idling for 4hrs

Why, and where, did you manage to do that?