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The Doctor Member Since: 09 Jul 2010 Location: Gallifrey Posts: 4615 |
The idea is that it saves fuel by cutting the engine in traffic and consequentially the engine is not kicking out fumes and so less pollution. That's why you pay less road tax.
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5th Aug 2012 2:57 pm |
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iain cooper Member Since: 27 Aug 2007 Location: north of Glasgow Posts: 1989 |
turbo diesel engines don't like being switched on and off constantly.
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5th Aug 2012 3:23 pm |
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The Doctor Member Since: 09 Jul 2010 Location: Gallifrey Posts: 4615 |
LR installed the heavy duty starter motor to fend off such concerns in theory. Never had any problems with it. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey |
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5th Aug 2012 4:46 pm |
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chicken george Member Since: 05 Dec 2007 Location: N. Yorks Posts: 13289 |
its not the starter motor that iain is reffering to more the turbo and its oil supply, I would hesitate to rev the engine and get the turbo spinning if there is a chance that the engine will then stop at the next lights. At work
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5th Aug 2012 5:03 pm |
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The Doctor Member Since: 09 Jul 2010 Location: Gallifrey Posts: 4615 |
Ah I see. I will bear that in mind then CG. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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5th Aug 2012 5:07 pm |
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Pegleg Member Since: 15 Apr 2010 Location: Deep in mid Wales Posts: 3114 |
A proper stop start system consists of a machine directly on the end of the crankshaft. This machine does both starter and alternator functions and spin the engine to around 800 rpm thus avoiding the need for EMS to adjust the mixture to attain normal tickover speed. FL2 uses a normal stater motor which will spin the engine typically to 200/300 rpm and therefore does not offer the emission/fuel savings of a 'starternator' machine. Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice. |
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5th Aug 2012 6:14 pm |
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Mona Geeza Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 1293 |
Just imagine having a house in a town near to traffic lights and every car that stops outside has to restart before before moving off, that would get on your tits big time, several thousand cars an hour starting up outside your window. I bet no one in the government would put up with it. |
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5th Aug 2012 6:42 pm |
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Pegleg Member Since: 15 Apr 2010 Location: Deep in mid Wales Posts: 3114 |
Stop start with the machine on the end of the crank is uncanily quiet. Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice. |
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5th Aug 2012 7:18 pm |
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chrisinplymouth Member Since: 26 Mar 2012 Location: Plymouth Posts: 49 |
Thanks for your replies......I am taking these as there is no detriment to enconomy when used and reduced emissions due to the engin being off when usually on.
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6th Aug 2012 10:05 am |
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