The EPA credit to auto manufactures that have auto stop/start features is over. I see a future with no retrofit to remove this hated feature! WooHoo!
Auto Start Stop credit removed
- Thread starter Hey Vern!
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I think it will take some time to find out.
Moonwink
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How incredibly sad it is that we're not doing everything we possibly can to leave this world a better place.
Our 2026 RS AWD has seemed to have adapted to me shutting off the auto-stop feature by NOT shutting off the engine even when the light is on and the Nox is fully stopped. I have shut off this useless and annoying system many, many times since new but now I just ignore it.
My previous 2019LT FWD and current 2021AWD 'Nox' have it. Gotta give the GM engineers props for its seamless operation. It never bothered me, but I understand, YMMV. It does bother me that the government is/has been interfering with what should be between the manufacturer and the customer.
I am not sure that this particular feature nets any environmental gains. It shortens starter and battery life. Manufacturing more of those pollutes more than the gain from autostop. Aside from that let's do common sense things to use less resources and keep our air clean. That is important. I'll put my carbon footprint against Al Gore's any day.
dieselloverfr06
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I do not hate this feature. It defiantly helps me save fuel. Here in Minnesota it just doesn't work in temps below 45F and in hotter temps with the AC on it does not work. So I do not understand what the big objection is to saving some fuel while you are at a stop light. I live in a city with complex intersections where one may have to wait 2-3 minutes or more if it is during a busy time. As I stated it does not affect the car in real cold or in heat so it stays comfortable. Plus I can choose to drive where it is much less likely to shut off the engine. So maybe you just need to be more aware of how this works to take advantage of the system?
Sure, some people really do like it. I drove my 'Nox with it for some time and then finally bought the pigtail to eliminate it. Maybe Chevy should keep it as an option for the folks that do want it.
dieselloverfr06
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Vern I like your definition of equinox! Made me laugh about my vehicle.
Auto start/stop is already in the designs and programming. Plus, it used to be that when one administration left and the next one came in, the new administration left almost all of the predecessor's changes in place for stability and continuity.
Not no more. Whenever the Democrats take over the presidency a lot of the changes enacted in this one will be reversed. Business-wise, it's always easier and cheaper to do nothing. The equation is whether someone will buy from a different manufacturer just because they do not have Auto start/stop.
Not a chance. But, you may see the higher end brands from the same manufacturer allowing the owner to turn Auto start/stop off themselves. "Don;t want Auto start/stop? Spend more money with us on a different brand!"
Not no more. Whenever the Democrats take over the presidency a lot of the changes enacted in this one will be reversed. Business-wise, it's always easier and cheaper to do nothing. The equation is whether someone will buy from a different manufacturer just because they do not have Auto start/stop.
Not a chance. But, you may see the higher end brands from the same manufacturer allowing the owner to turn Auto start/stop off themselves. "Don;t want Auto start/stop? Spend more money with us on a different brand!"
Glad to hear it. It's always nice to share a laugh. Have a great day!
Lance King
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Also shortens the engine life since the engine bearings drag metal on metal until the oil pressure builds up again in several seconds.
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