Posts Tagged: Start stop battery
Start/Stop Starter: The Truth About Long-Term Durability
Why Start/Stop Starter Motors Don’t Burn Out Quickly If you’ve ever driven a vehicle equipped with an engine start-stop system, you’ve probably wondered: “How does the starter motor not burn out with all this constant starting?” That’s a fair question. After all, we were taught that excessive cranking wears out starter motors quickly. But here’s the truth—start/stop starter motor design and construction is nothing like that of a traditional starter. These systems are designed from the ground up to handle at least ten times the number of start cycles without … Read More
Here’s what’s different about a Start stop battery
A start stop battery has more power and can handle many more starts than a standard battery Carmakers use a different type of battery for vehicles equipped with start stop technology. A start stop battery is either an enhanced flooded battery (EFB) or an absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery. Both types provide more reserve power needed for start stop systems than a standard flooded lead acid battery. Start stop systems require a battery that has more staring power, recharges faster, lasts longer, and has more reserve power so it can … Read More
AGM Versus Gel Battery: The Differences
AGM Battery vs Gel Battery: Why They Are Not Interchangeable Quick Summary An AGM battery uses a liquid electrolyte absorbed into fiberglass mats and is ideal for automotive starting and start/stop systems. A gel battery, on the other hand, suspends its electrolyte in silica gel, making it better for slow-discharge, standby applications—not engine starting. Despite the myths, spiral-wound batteries like Optima are AGM, not gel. Choosing the wrong type can shorten battery life or cause charging damage. Article AGM Versus Gel Battery: Why This Confusion Still Exists I’ve lost count … Read More