Modern cars are equipped with numerous technologies that are designed to make driving more comfortable and more economical. However, not all innovations actually benefit, and some of them can even harm the car. One of these functions is the start/stop system, which is popular with new models of machines.
The American autobloger and mechanic with 57 years of experience in Scotti Kilmer shared his reservations on this technology. It would seem that the start/stop system is a convenient and favorable innovation that saves fuel and reduces the level of harmful emissions. The essence of her work is that the engine switches off during long -term spicy speeds, for example, in traffic jams or at a traffic light, and automatically starts when pressed on the accelerator. Although such a system is useful in urban traffic, Kilmer warns that frequent use of this function can lead to premature engine wear. This is due to the fact that when the engine is switched off, the oil pump stops, and the oil flows into the pallet. As a result, at the next start of the engine, it works "on dry", which leads to its faster wear.
Kilmer notes that frequent starts and stops without proper lubrication can double the life of the engine. Therefore, for those who want to save their car resource, the expert recommends disconnecting the start/stop function by pressing the appropriate button in the car control panel.
