Glossary / General

auto stop start

6 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

It turns off the engine when you stop, like at a traffic light, and starts it again when you’re ready to go, saving gas.

Technical Definition

Auto stop‑start is a fuel-saving feature that automatically shuts off the engine when the car is idling and restarts it when the driver releases the brake or presses the accelerator.

Hear It Discussed

"because I don't like autostop start. But I feel like there were some regulations recently that were lifted"
New Lexus ES, Airbag Thefts on the Rise, Best Adventure Vehicles Car Stuff Podcast 51:54

"So earlier in the episode, I asked if you thought the auto stop start was, if we got rid of it, if it was going to save you money. According to the EPA, $2,400 on every new car you should see,..."
Is EPA Deregulation going to put money in your pocket? Get Out N Drive Podcast 35:54

"...for the auto stop start to have a bearing over the fuel economy figures like the EPA figure, it has to reset to being on every key cycle..."
Ep. 302: The Worst Truck Tech We Didn't Ask For! TFL Talkin' Trucks 10:50