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Originally Posted by Netwon
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Originally Posted by PatrickC23
I turned it off the day I picked it up - cant be good if they explicitly tell you in the owners manual it causes excessive wear on the car.
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From page 64 of the OM:
"Auto Start/Stop Function
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel. The system switches off the engine during a stop, e.g., in a traffic congestion or at traffic lights. The ignition remains switched on. The engine starts again automatically for driving off. Certain vehicle components may experience additional wear as a result of this system." |
Okay, great find!
Now, let's equate the increased wear costs against the negligible fuel savings. Doesn't it take "energy" to build a replacement part that fails prematurely?
Auto Start Stop is less effective than a filtered cigarette. Total marketing bs.