is it true most friction damage to piston and cylinder occurs during starting the engine?

does it drains out the battery faster if one keeps turning off and starting the engine?

does this all translate to higher maintenance cost?

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The principle is simple: if the engine is not running, it cannot consume fuel. The Auto Start Stop function turns off the engine whenever it is not needed. In a traffic jam or in stop-and-go traffic, simply putting your BMW into neutral and taking your foot from the clutch will activate the function. "Start Stop" on the Info Display signals that the engine has been turned off.

To set off again, just put your BMW back into gear: the moment you depress the clutch, the engine immediately springs back to life and you can drive on without a moment's delay.

Driving comfort and driving safety are not affected by the Auto Start Stop function. The function is not activated, for example, until the engine has reached the ideal running temperature. The same applies if the air conditioner has not yet brought the cabin to the desired temperature, if the battery is not adequately charged or if the driver moves the steering wheel.

The Auto Start Stop function is coordinated by a central control unit that monitors data from all relevant sensors, the starter motor and the alternator. If necessary for comfort or safety, the control unit will automatically restart the engine: for example, if the vehicle begins to roll, the battery charge falls too low or condensation forms on the windscreen.

Furthermore, the system also recognises the difference between a temporary stop and the end of the trip. It will not restart the engine if driver's seatbelt is undone, or if the door or bonnet is open. If desired, the Auto Start Stop function can be completely deactivated with the press of a button.

When used consistently, the Auto Start Stop function delivers significant reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

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If the engine's not running, it's not using any fuel.

The Auto Start Stop function automatically switches off the engine when the car is at a standstill and in neutral, then restarts it as soon as the driver presses the clutch pedal again. Fitted for example to all BMW 1 and 3 Series models with a four-cylinder engine and manual transmission, the Auto Start Stop function helps reduce both fuel consumption and emissions.

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The Auto Start Stop is the functionality to save fuel..whenever the car stops for a certain period of time (e.g at the traffic lights) the car engine will turn off instead of idling. When the lights turn green and you press the pedal the engine will start again and you'll move without delay. The function has been available in europe for a while, but as an optional extra. Thats not new technology.

People in Europe likes wagon because they needs the space but dont like the driving experience of 4x4s, the wagons still drives like it brother the saloons.

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based on ur own 'rules', the one who can gives comment must be able to afford the car rite? then this blog no use lah. because not all ppl can afford to buy a bmw car. i bet simon cowell cant sing as good as adam lambert, but did ppl stop him from giving a comment? no! just because u like the car(and maybe u can afford it..maybe la kan..) doesnt mean tht others must follow u. ape daa..

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but in malaysia we don see any ppl interested .. in malaysia for the price we can buy a Land cruiser or even prados.. but well depends on individual..

Auto start Stop.. i think one of the bmw ppl told me before.. its kinda like if u leave the car without pressing the Star/Stop button, the car can auto send the key leaving the vehicle hence, locking the car and after awhile off the engine.. i think ..

Paul do find out hehe.. its kinda interesting this keyless technology

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wanna ask my dad to get one of this when it arrives in Malaysia. 0.0 sexaaayyy~~

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