Glossary / General

stop-start system

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A stop-start system turns off the engine when you stop and starts it again when you’re ready to go, saving gas.

Technical Definition

A stop-start system automatically shuts off the engine when a vehicle is idle (e.g., at traffic lights) and restarts it when the driver releases the brake, improving fuel economy.

Hear It Discussed

"...and starters used for auto stop start are more expensive today i i looked on napo auto parts and stuff..."
RTR Spec 5 Review; Way-mo Problems; Odometer Rollbacks The Smoking Tire 53:11

"...but also the other thing is for consumers, right? Consumers, stop, start with, you know, for an, it might be an irritation. I get you, sometimes it's irritating and some of them are better than..."
CarCast+Edmunds - New electric Ferrari interior, Toyota Highlander EV and more. CarCast 11:33

"That one issue is that stop-start system. And I just hate it. And I've tried to train myself to get in the car and turn it off."
Car Pro Radio Show April 4 26 Hour 3 CarPro Radio Show 16:51