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Mechanic with experience claims: This popular car function destroys the engine, turn it off immediately
A mechanic shared a simple tip that could help drivers reduce engine wear and extend its lifespan - by simply disabling one function.
TL;DR
- A mechanic recommends disabling the auto start/stop function in modern cars.
- This feature, intended to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, can allegedly accelerate engine wear.
- The mechanic claims 97% of engine wear happens during startup, making frequent shutdowns and restarts harmful.
- Lead-acid batteries in most vehicles are not designed for the constant demands of this system.
- The start/stop function can typically be turned off using a button on the dashboard, often marked with 'A' in a circular arrow.