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EDGEMAN
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EDGEMAN
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I would bite the fuel usage bullet too, and disable that function.

It would be nice to disable it as the default setting.
Posted: 10/12/2024 at 09:17 AM ET
(In response to this post by bigbadbird)

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Idle Stop in late model vehicles?
tallahasseehokie • 10/11/24 08:51 PM ET
I agree with you SO much! I have a 2022 Mercedes AMG GL43. The default ->
HOKIERIT • 10/12/24 08:37 AM ET
You can not avoid it. All new cars have it. But there is a button you can
Stork • 10/12/24 04:17 AM ET
I haven’t really had an issue with it. It doesn’t shut off on ALL stops.
Late 80s Hokie • 10/11/24 11:43 PM ET
How does the AC continue running without the engine running?
MP4VT2004 • 10/12/24 07:57 AM ET
Just how you said. Compressor turns off, so just the remaining air…
Spud • 10/12/24 08:14 AM ET
You can get a tuner and you never have to worry about it again.**
VTMONEY94 • 10/11/24 10:53 PM ET
?? Explain..I may be interested**
HOKIERIT • 10/12/24 08:38 AM ET
Check the link inside
MP4VT2004 • 10/12/24 09:36 AM ET
It's been a problem in my wife's '23 Pacifica. Turned off once while still
HokieGator • 10/11/24 10:27 PM ET
Another one of the many reasons I continue driving old vehicles.**
MP4VT2004 • 10/11/24 09:59 PM ET
Hey, I’m actually considering rehabbing the exterior of my CRV
tallahasseehokie • 10/12/24 11:29 AM ET
The classics are here to stay. And so is rock n roll.
KCHokie2 • 10/11/24 10:08 PM ET
It’s an awful feature because of the wear and tear on components.
GSOHokie01 • 10/11/24 09:41 PM ET
That is a fabricated angle. The start/stop system does not have an adverse
VTMONEY94 • 10/11/24 10:52 PM ET
Additional cycles, additional wear and tear.
GSOHokie01 • 10/12/24 10:23 AM ET
False
MAHokie69 • 10/12/24 07:31 AM ET
ANYTHING that moves (engages/disengages) wears out a tiny bit each usage! **
HOKIERIT • 10/12/24 02:43 PM ET
right- it's such a stupid option- what does it save 75 cents a month? **
bigbadbird • 10/11/24 10:26 PM ET
reduces emissions **
dj97223 • 10/12/24 03:01 AM ET
most of them are in V8's - i mean if people cared we all wouldn't have
bigbadbird • 10/12/24 09:09 AM ET
Nope. It reduces fuel usage.**
EDGEMAN • 10/12/24 07:41 AM ET
Well, both, obviously. My point was that it does more than
dj97223 • 10/13/24 02:16 AM ET
Last few vehicles I've purchased had it but you can turn it off.
No Clue • 10/11/24 09:38 PM ET
The engine shuts off, right?**
EDGEMAN • 10/11/24 08:58 PM ET
Yes, sorry was unclear about that
tallahasseehokie • 10/12/24 11:15 AM ET
it does- we have a silverado with it- it also has no key-
bigbadbird • 10/11/24 10:25 PM ET
He was talking about the transmission shutting off, so was curious about...
EDGEMAN • 10/12/24 07:36 AM ET
i think its a safety issue as cars age- i mean it has always started back
bigbadbird • 10/12/24 09:08 AM ET
I would bite the fuel usage bullet too, and disable that function. ◄
EDGEMAN • 10/12/24 09:17 AM ET
Yep. That's why the safer option is to hide behind the chainsaws.**
KCHokie2 • 10/11/24 09:50 PM ET