How does auto start stop affect engine life?
For most people, auto start-stop will have no effect on engine life. For some, it may actually extend it. If you spend hours idling in congested streets, you’re likely damaging your engine.
What makes a CJ Pony auto stop start?
The battery and the starter all have to be as powerful and as durable as possible in order to restart the engine of the vehicle every time it is brought to a stop. There are no additional parts besides some circuitry that is necessary for an auto stop-start vehicle.
How is the starter used in a start stop system?
“The starter used for start-stop systems combines several technologies.” What follows is his explanation of those technologies, lightly edited by Green Car Reports for clarity and style. (1) The gear ratio from the starter-drive pinion to the flywheel ring gear is optimized to make the starter’s motor turn more slowly.
How do you make start-stop systems more pleasant for drivers?
(1) The gear ratio from the starter-drive pinion to the flywheel ring gear is optimized to make the starter’s motor turn more slowly. This can be done without materially changing the design of the transmission or flywheel at all on existing designs. WE EXPLAIN: How Do You Make Start-Stop Systems More Pleasant For Drivers? (May 2014)
Is there a way to defeat engine stop start?
The easiest way to defeat the system is to drive with the shifter in any mode other than the normal “D”. No, we’re not suggesting that you reverse your way to the grocery store.
For most people, auto start-stop will have no effect on engine life. For some, it may actually extend it. If you spend hours idling in congested streets, you’re likely damaging your engine.
The battery and the starter all have to be as powerful and as durable as possible in order to restart the engine of the vehicle every time it is brought to a stop. There are no additional parts besides some circuitry that is necessary for an auto stop-start vehicle.
Why does my car run after a boost?
According to what you’ve described, you may have a bad battery. Low cold cranking amps, low voltage, and/or a bad cell can create the symptom you have described. Your vehicle will continue to run after the boost due to the alternator. However, if the battery is close to wearing out, you will not be able to restart the vehicle without a boost.