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For most people, this argument will lead to the question, “I might save gas, but won’t this be hard on my car’s engine?” According to the Canadian Office of Energy Efficiency, shutting off and restarting your car shouldn’t be too much of a problem:
“Studies show that frequent restarting has little impact on engine parts such as the battery and starter motor.”
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Sorry but I don't care about my battery, or my starter in this case. Batteries are cheapish, and I have an extra starter.
What I do care about and what is cleverly NOT mentioned is the ENGINE itself!
For some reason I was under the impression that when you start a car
(most of them anyway) most of the oil is sitting in the pan, not oiling anything.
And since the oil pump isn't pumping there isn't any oil pressure.
Or at least that's what the Pennzoil commercials tell me.
I do agree that every little bit helps. Both in the wallet and for the planet. But I don't drive a 3500lb flat 6 AWD 140+ top speed monster for the mileage...or the planet.
