Auto Stop or whatever it's called!

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BillyBob

BillyBob

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hornetguy said:
I agree.... if someone wanted this as an OPTION, I'm ok with that. My 2023 pickup has this feature as well..... along with about 15 cameras that want to send warnings and vibrate the seat if I even approach another vehicle. Fortunately, both of these are controlled by buttons on the lower dash area, under the display screen. Easy to punch both off as soon as I start the truck.

I'm sure technology has changed, but I remember early on in my driving career, that it uses more gas to start and stop the engine than it does to idle it for a given amount of time.... I don't remember the exact amount of time, but I think it was close to 5 minutes. So if you sat at a light longer than that, you would be better off, fuel consumption wise, to kill the engine. Otherwise, starting and stopping used MORE gas than idling.

Might be different now. Just more nanny-state control over our lives and habits....
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Some of the new tech is good! I like the blind spot monitor, backup camera, lane departure, and front collision warning. This technology prevents accidents and may even save lives. Plus, most can be turned off unless you desire to keep them on.

Not so with the auto stop/start. It's just a dumb idea that was demanded by the green new deal to save the planet, and serves no logical purpose other than to irritate the driver that never wanted it in the first place!
 
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