Posts Tagged: starter motor life

Does Auto Start-Stop Damage Your Engine or Starter?

Is the Start-Stop Bad for Your Engine? Quick Answer If you’re wondering whether start-stop increases engine wear, you’re asking the right question—but the answer isn’t as simple as the old adage that “starting an engine causes the most wear.” While cold engine starts do cause the most engine wear, warm engine restarts don’t cause the same kind of wear. Modern automatic start-stop systems are engineered specifically for repeated warm restarts. Manufacturers compensate for the extra starting cycles with more durable starter systems, sophisticated battery and power-management systems, and engine components … Read More