Does the Start-Stop Disabler Harm the Car?

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AllisonLee
07/29/25 12:32pm
Start-stop disablers do not cause significant harm to cars. Here are the relevant details: 1. Principle: Most wear and tear on a car engine comes from the instantaneous wear during cold starts. Since automatic start-stop durations are very short, the oil adhering to the inner surfaces of the engine cylinders does not completely drain away. Under hot start conditions, the impact on the engine is minimal. 2. Automatic Start-Stop: Engine automatic start-stop refers to a system that automatically shuts off the engine when the vehicle temporarily stops during driving (e.g., at a red light) and automatically restarts it when it's time to move forward again.
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