Some new car models feature this auto engine stop when the car is in complete stop while you foot is on the pedal and auto restart the engine once you release it.
Is this "feature" any good?
I think it is good as in it saves fuel. I am not sure if it will cause damage to the engine or any other parts due to frequent start stop in town. At the end, do the goods outweigh the bads?
Overall, I would think this would improve the life of the engine as it is running less. This will cause the starter to work harder and wear out faster. Since the engine was recently run, all of the parts will have a coating of oil.
I would think this system would wait until the engine is at operating temperate before starting the start/stop routine. Otherwise, I would think starting/stopping on a cold engine could lead to more wear.
