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Will Auto Stop|Start Technology Wear Out Your Engine?


2020 Engine Stop/Start-Any way to shut this feature off permanently?

The engine is fine with it too; a warm start is not stressful like it would have been on some old carbeurated engine. And start-stop cars ...

3gen Auto Start/Stop (A.S.S.) feature | Nissan Frontier Forum

So when someone tells me there is 'no more' wear or tear on the motors because this (or similar) feature, I call BS. I'm all for better fuel ...

2019 - Subaru Forester Start Stop feature wear and tear?

You can, of course, disable it for the duration of the drive. However, I am more concerned about the wear and tear aspect. First of all, I have ...

Auto Start Stop Damage turbo's? | Page 4 - Ford Expedition Forum

Let alone the fact that the auto S/S does not engage without a few met parameters, it is not going to engage if some part of the system is out ...

Defeating start-stop - Automotive - Dallas Makerspace Talk

A modern car engine idling is about .5 gallons per hour. So, stop start saves a couple teaspoons per activation. Stop start pencils out from a ...

Is Using Auto-Start-Stop Worth it? - YouTube

Start stop feature is the best... At my shop we ve been replacing more starters and batterys since this feature came out , keep inventing OEs.

Auto start stop technology - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

I can't stand an idling engine...it's wasting gas that could be used to get me down the road. My Subaru has a similar start/stop feature that I' ...

Auto-Start/Stop & Longevity... - Rennlist - Porsche Discussion Forums

The wear and tear piece concerns me as well. Inevitably their is likely additional strain placed on the engine to start it back up again. It may ...

Is Start & Stop technology good or bad for my car? (Alfa MiTO)

When you stand still for more than 20 seconds, it is benificial to turn off your engine. Leaving it running will consume more than starting it ...

2023 Auto Start/Stop observation, what's going on with this feature ...

When it detects the brake pedal is pressed and the car is out of gear, the engine control unit (ECU) will cut the fuel and ignition to turn the ...

Start/Stop BS to save fuel; does it hurt the engine?

This is just a guess on my part, but my main concern would be the wear and tear on the cylinder walls. Starting a car causes the most wear as ...

Disable auto start/stop possible? - Page 2 - Ford Fusion Forum

Sure the starter sees more use, but as noted those are adjusted to compensate. A fully warmed up engine (which is always the case when the ...

Idling vs. turning engine off - Car Talk Community

IMO it is just too much work. If you do enough stop and go traffic you could end up with some repairs that will very quickly wipe out any ...

Do you use auto stop/start ? | Porsche 718 Forum

Never. Mine is a manual. Having the engine shut off when I'm stopped at an intersection with an incline is not a good feeling. I don' ...

Auto Stop Start potential effects on valve train - Ford F150 Forum

All throughout the engine components there is very tiny amounts of slack in the system that must be taken up by restarting. There is also no ...

Start / Stop Feature | Chevy and GMC Duramax Diesel Forum

Designed to help conserve fuel, the Automatic Engine Stop/Start system may turn off the engine when the brakes are applied and the vehicle is at ...

Auto start/stop -- another way to start the engine

I do not take long drives often, so every unnecessary restart not only waste the power in my battery but is also not good for the oiling of the ...

2023 G80 - Start Stop System | Genesis Forums

Auto start stop may save you a LITTLE bit of money but could cost you a LOT of money in wear and tear having to replace the starter and other ...

Auto stop/start feature and excessive wear on the starter

Apparently there is a bit of a lag from stepping on the gas and going, and he too feels that this will cause a shortened life span on the ...

Auto start/stop is ridiculous, even in high heat - AudiWorld Forums

Auto start/stop is a way for manufacturers to get better mpg numbers on the window sticker. It can save fuel. In fact if the engine is off for 7 seconds or ...