Is Stalling The Car Bad For The Engine?

[Mathiasnguyen]

Learning manual atm, did some research but getting mixed responses, some say it doesn't do anything and some people say it does. Could i get a more accurate response. And what exactly am i damaging?

[sleptema]

This is going to sound like the compressor surge debate. Half say yes, half say no.

[zebra]

Does switching the ignition off damage the engine?

No

[Josh080691]

Stalling is fine. Carry on

[vetter2769]

COMPRESSOR SURGE KILLS KITTENS

[Jordy32]

It's fine, more embarrassing than anything if that bothers you at all haha

[Sinista32]

Only Kills self respect (confidence)

I'd hope after a few times that you get the gist.

Maybe a few times a day for a few days depending where your driving

[mad082]

Does switching the ignition off damage the engine?

No

Stalling is different to just turning the car off. Turning the car off cuts the fuel and spark and the engine simply spins to a stop as it can't overcome the compression.

Stalling stops the engine dead by stopping the crank from spinning, despite any combustion forces on the pistons. Totally different forces on the engine. But not enough to do any damage......... unless of course you have the wheels clamped, are bouncing it off the limiter at WOT and simply dump the clutch. Then something's not going to like it very much

[Ben C34]

Do engines feel pain?

Who cares . Boost off into the sunset. Or stall. Whatever.

Edited September 7, 2014 by Ben C34

[AMR33]

Engines do feel pain

[Humbla]

Dunno bout this,mine still works . :-)

[GTR-N1]

Genelle inflicts pain.