09-30-2014, 04:49 PM | #1 |
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Auto-off option: bad for the turbo/engine?
Anyone that could educate me about this option?
I've been told that the option which the car turns off while on a stop, damages the turbo and the starter. Is this actually truth my friends? To be honest I've been using the "eco-pro" mode while on heavy traffic and when in "comfort" I don't turn off the auto-off option. Thanks in advance for your comments. |
09-30-2014, 04:56 PM | #2 |
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If it damaged the turbo and starter why would BMW have it as standard option on their vehicles?
While it may add a little more usage to the starter, I'm sure the unit is built to handle it. As for damaging the turbo, there's pretty much no chance of that happening. |
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Turbos are more worn from high heat and speed. Basically indestructible at ambient which is what a start is.
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Alex, I don't think the turbo is at risk but the starter and the extremely fragile ignition coils in our N55 may have shortened lifespans on long term start-stop use.
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10-01-2014, 03:43 AM | #11 |
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Do you want your car to turn off instantly after you where speeding? me not!
First thing I do when I start my car is turn off ASS.
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I think this type of system is being mandated in the near future to cut down on global emissions and such. Maybe around 2017 we will see something more concrete
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I'll keep using eco-pro on heavy traffic but won't be using the ASS anymore Thanks all for your comments Last edited by AlexGT; 10-01-2014 at 12:34 PM.. |
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