vehicles with start stop do not use a traditional starter motor... they have a much larger starter that spins the engine at idle RPM so that the engine just "goes" when you start.

 

This will disable it:



It fools the computer into thinking a trailer is connected. It can also be turned off with a programmer and custom tunes.

 

After living with auto stop/start on our 2016 for almost 2 months I've gone from a not-so-much fan to it's pretty OK based on my daily work commute. There are a few times it shuts off and I'm not thinking it was the best choice, but it can't see the traffic lights. And, on the 16's there is an over-ride button good for your current running session.

In Chicago and rush hour, I may have a different opinion. But here in Milwaukee, with my commute and route, I have to believe it's eeeking out a bit more mileage as a result. Fuel is cheap now, but it will not be forever. Going from 12-14mpg to 19+ with very little inconvenience isn't such a bad thing.

Greg O.

 

No way I believe that statement of fuel economy improvement just from start/stop. Where did you get it from?

 

I took it to mean that his previous vehicle was 12-14 and he's getting 19 with this new one.

 

Has anyone installed an accusump with a slow release valve? This would completely eliminate added bearing wear from repeated shutdowns.

EDIT: Those with this feature, what does your oil gage do during a shutdown. Is it defeated by the electronics?

 

Industry mags are stating that it's a 3-10% gain in City MPG's. not much.

 

10% is definitely not 'not much.'