My Car Tech What Is Start Stop System And How Does It Work

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The demand for improved car efficiency and fuel saving has led to the development of eco mode in the cars. With so many companies, making use of this technology in their car’s system, defines it as essential for the city conditions.
Before start, it’s necessary to understand, what is eco idling mean. A car is said to be in “car idling” state when it’s not in motion and the engine is still running. This means that when you are waiting in a car, and the engine is running, your car is in car idling state.
A lot of people often believe that car idling can save fuel, this however is wrong. Keeping a car idle for a long period can waste a lot of fuel. Another misconception is that people recommend warming a car up by keeping the engine idle, this is not true. The best way to warm up a car is to drive it without revving the engine too much. When an engine is at optimum temperature, starting and stopping it does not use excessive fuel. That’s where the concept of start-stop system comes in.

Start-stop system automatically limits idling in a motionless vehicle. The start-stop system is also known as stop-start system. Volkswagen introduced its first production stop-start system in 1983 with the Polo Formel E.
In start-stop system, when the car comes to a stop, the engine stops the spark plug and fuel. When the driver lifts his foot off the brake, or presses the clutch, the engine automatically fires up. A car with start-stop system must have a strong starter motor, so that it can withstand the on-off cycle of the car. A good battery with enough amperes is also required, in order to satisfy the car’s entire electrical needs, when the engine is off.

Many Japanese cars that are being imported, come with the start-stop system. These cars also have a pre-stop idle reduction function, which automatically stops the engine when the car is at 7km/h or less when brakes are applied. Even with the engine stopped, the car’s electrical systems like audio and navigation are still available for use. When the car is in start-stop mode, its AC goes to ventilation mode. When the brakes are released, the engine starts up instantly.
So, after knowing about what is eco on a car and when to use eco mode , now it’s easy for you to detect its malfunctioning system. And in case of any such issue, it’s better to ask for the repair and its maintenance tips from an expert technician.
Sharief

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