🚗 Hold That Thought Before Stopping! 🚦
Drivers, are you using your car’s automatic stop/start feature during city drives? You might want to think twice! Experts are raising eyebrows over the popular fuel-saving function, suggesting it might actually be causing more harm than good to your engine. 🤔
Stop/start systems, which switch off the engine at traffic lights or in jammed traffic, are touted as eco-friendly. But according to car repair finance whizzes at Bumper, this feature could lead to engine wear and tear – resulting in hefty repair bills. 💸 A spokesperson explained that the constant strain on the starter motor and battery from repeated stops and starts isn’t particularly engine-friendly. High risk for those of us who tackle the urban jungle with frequent stops and starts! 🏙️
US mechanic Scotty Kilmer backs this up, stating that a whopping 97% of engine wear occurs during ignition. If you’re doing a lot of city driving, maybe consider hitting that ‘A’ on your dashboard to switch the feature off and save your engine some hassle. 🛑
So, next time you’re caught in standstill traffic, remember: while convenient, stop/start might not be a fit for every journey – especially if you’re aiming to keep your car purring for longer. 🚙💨
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