Does Auto Start-Stop Damage the Engine?
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Auto start-stop does not damage the engine. The auto start-stop system has temperature requirements and only activates when the engine is warmed up. It also has battery level requirements - the system won't work when battery charge is below 60% or when using high-power electrical devices. The auto start-stop system automatically shuts off the engine when temporarily stopping during driving, and restarts it when needed to continue moving. Its working principle is: when the vehicle stops due to traffic or at intersections, the driver presses the brake pedal and shifts to neutral. The system then automatically checks three conditions: 1) the engine is idling without being in gear, 2) wheel speed sensors of the anti-lock system show zero, and 3) the electronic battery sensor indicates sufficient energy for the next start. Only when all three conditions are met will the engine automatically stop.