Idling auto start-stop has to become more 'smart' as a feature, then I would consider enabling it. There are numerous stops that last only for a second or two, and every time engine makes that stop for a few milliseconds and cranks up again, I just cringe. Even though minor, I think about all that wear and tear that it had caused unnecessarily. I am wondering, I have a 2012 Ford F150 with the 3.5l ecoboost engine and was wondering if it's ok to shut off the engine when waiting at the lights… Ưu điểm của Idling Stop. Công nghệ Idling Stop ra đời và đang dần được áp dụng vào rất nhiều mẫu xe mới của các hãng xe máy lớn. Cũng bởi, đây là một công nghệ giúp cho người sử dụng cũng như chiếc xe tiết kiệm được nhiều chi phí trong việc vận hành như tiền xăng The DOE also points out that idling will earn you a fine in some states. If you’ve been stuck in traffic for 10 seconds or longer with no signs of immediate movement, don’t idle. Furthermore, vehicles equipped with stop-start technology will do the work for you. There are some instances where a little idling isn’t a big deal. A gen5 with a 1.5T consumes about a pint of fuel per hour idling (when warm, more when cold, but cold is transitory if you drive). It is amazing how little fuel this engine sips when idling (which also explains why the engine will not self warm idling in very cold weather). But I too would make use of start/stop for a situation like this. Even cars that have an automatic start feature are against the law in some states, according to Lifewire. (Hey, don't kill the messenger.) The penalties vary from state to state. In Washington D.C VNF9l2.

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