How Chevy Auto Start/Stop Saves Gas
With gas prices rising, you might be wondering how to save money on gas. There are several ways you can improve your vehicle’s fuel efficiency, or you can switch to a more fuel efficient Chevy. With auto start/stop, Chevy technology helps you get more bang for your buck at the pump. To get auto start/stop on your Chevy vehicle, visit Smith Chevy Hammond now!
What is Start/Stop Technology?
Stop/Start Technology automatically stops and starts the vehicle’s engine under certain conditions. By turning off the engine when not needed, start/stop Technology can help improve fuel efficiency, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions (compared to the same vehicle with Stop/Start Technology not in use).
How Start/Stop Technology Works
Start/Stop Technology works automatically, so you don’t have to make any effort or monitor battery power. Intelligent sensors monitor vehicle and battery systems, restarting the engine when needed to meet passenger comfort requirements. This helps to maximize the frequency and duration the engine will remain in Auto Stop during normal driving conditions.
When you’re driving and your vehicle comes to a complete stop, start/stop Technology (if equipped) may turn off your vehicle’s engine. When this happens, the needle on the tachometer will move to the “Auto Stop” position. Under normal driving conditions, when you release the brake pedal, the engine will start automatically.
To maintain vehicle performance, conditions such as A/C, current battery charge or other reasons may cause the engine to automatically restart before you release the brake pedal.
Does More Engine Starts Hurt My Vehicle?
The short answer is no. As with the battery technology, the vehicle’s engine starting system and engine have been specifically designed to be robust to meet the extra demands of the increased start/stop activity.
Available Now on Select Chevrolet Vehicles
Chevrolet auto start/stop is standard on many Chevrolet vehicles, including the Chevrolet Blazer, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and Chevrolet Traverse.
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