Is Using Auto Start-Stop Bad For Your Engine?

An automatic start-stop system in vehicles is known by many names: Some call it a ‘stop-start,’ others ‘S&S,’ and others a ‘micro-hybrid technology.’ But whatever you call it, it’s a common feature in modern vehicles that deserves an in-depth understanding. If you’re wondering if such a system is bad for your engine, the short answer is no. The long answer, however, requires a review of how this technology works.  An auto start-stop system won’t likely cause significant damage to

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