Does Frequent Start-Stop of Toyota Hybrid Damage the Engine?

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McKathryn
07/30/25 12:03am
Just after starting, the friction is more severe, but the start of a hybrid is not the same concept as starting after being completely stationary for over 8 hours. The first dry friction phenomenon during repeated starts is relatively obvious, but in subsequent starts, the engine's moving parts retain residual oil, which does not cause significant harm to the engine's lifespan. Extended Information: Auto Start-Stop: Engine auto start-stop is a system that automatically shuts off the engine when the vehicle comes to a temporary stop (e.g., at a red light) during driving. When it's time to move forward again, the system automatically restarts the engine. Its English name is STOP&START, abbreviated as STT. The STT intelligent fuel-saving system is a system that controls the engine's start and stop.
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