Things that frustrate us all
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It's because of the fucking EPA. Automakers love this shit because it helps them game the system regarding fuel consumption tests.
These auto start/stop systems don't actually save jackshit in terms of your own fuel costs, nor do they appreciably cut down on actual emissions; they're just a way for auto manufacturers to cheat and look "woke".
But don't take my word for it...
The Truth About Automatic Engine Stop-start Systems
These auto start/stop systems don't actually save jackshit in terms of your own fuel costs, nor do they appreciably cut down on actual emissions; they're just a way for auto manufacturers to cheat and look "woke".
But don't take my word for it...
The Truth About Automatic Engine Stop-start Systems
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It does reduce emissions produced when the engine is idling. It can also add about 10% more efficiency to your MPG. The whole system has been designed to work so the stresses of stopping and starting the engine are reduced.
Link to article that provides additional information from Edmunds
Link to article that provides additional information from Edmunds
I find it hard to believe that repeatedly shutting down and restarting the engine whenever you brake (drivers hit the brakes dozens of times during a typical ride) is LESS stressful than doing it only when you actually stop and start the car.
I just remember being scared shitless the first couple of times that it happened. I thought the engine had died! I had never driven a car with this kind of thing before, and was all set to call AAA and haul ass back to the car rental company (not necessarily in that order)...don't know what stopped me, I guess the 'A' light that came on didn't look enough like a check engine light.
Plus I was about to take a trip to Kansas City, which made the problem especially urgent - I mean, you don't want to have your engine die on you AT ALL, of course, but especially not on the fucking interstate.
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The engine should shut down only when you are at a complete stop with your foot on the brake.I find it hard to believe that repeatedly shutting down and restarting the engine whenever you brake (drivers hit the brakes dozens of times during a typical ride) is LESS stressful than doing it only when you actually stop and start the car.
I just remember being scared shitless the first couple of times that it happened. I thought the engine had died! I had never driven a car with this kind of thing before, and was all set to call AAA and haul ass back to the car rental company (not necessarily in that order)...don't know what stopped me, I guess the 'A' light that came on didn't look enough like a check engine light.
Plus I was about to take a trip to Kansas City, which made the problem especially urgent - I mean, you don't want to have your engine die on you AT ALL, of course, but especially not on the fucking interstate.
I was only my first solo cross-country road trip when my '67 Ford would stall at freeway speeds. Most of the time I could shift it into neutral and restart it. A couple of times I coasted to the side of the road where I could get it started again. It finally wouldn't restart. After looking at different things, I started flaying on everything under the hood. That's when I discovered the lead to the distributor cap wasn't snapped on tight. Guess taking it to the mechanic for a once over for a long trip didn't help.
^^ my office car only stops the engine when I take the gear out and the hand break in. Also, the function can easily be switched off (I drive a Suzuki Vitara). I tried both settings and the fuel savings in eco-mode are around 5% overland and 10% in town, so it really pays to use that feature.
Congrats @auntiehill ! Old games are a bit like old friends
Argh-moment today: forgot to log on to the attendance recorder software at 6 am when I started work and noticed only at 11:30 that I was still listed as not at work. My boss called me to tell me he can't be called today due to a phone line malfunction (he called from a neighbour). And I fell asleep last night during an Inspector Maigret murder mystery. Now I have to wait till tonight to find out who killed the tramp with the well manicured hands.
Looks like it's another Murphy-day...
Congrats @auntiehill ! Old games are a bit like old friends
Argh-moment today: forgot to log on to the attendance recorder software at 6 am when I started work and noticed only at 11:30 that I was still listed as not at work. My boss called me to tell me he can't be called today due to a phone line malfunction (he called from a neighbour). And I fell asleep last night during an Inspector Maigret murder mystery. Now I have to wait till tonight to find out who killed the tramp with the well manicured hands.
Looks like it's another Murphy-day...
Hubby announces tonight that he's found a real estate agent to come over and assess our house; we're thinking of selling and moving into our "until we die" house. We're tired of this subdivision. I say, "Great! When is she coming over?" His answer: tomorrow, at noon.
AAAAAAAAAAAAGGGH! Our house is total dump, a complete wreck, so I go into cleaning over-drive to make the place look presentable. Hubby says he'll "help."
Me:
Husband:
AAAAAAAAAAAAGGGH! Our house is total dump, a complete wreck, so I go into cleaning over-drive to make the place look presentable. Hubby says he'll "help."
Me:
Husband:
Hubby announces tonight that he's found a real estate agent to come over and assess our house; we're thinking of selling and moving into our "until we die" house. We're tired of this subdivision. I say, "Great! When is she coming over?" His answer: tomorrow, at noon.
AAAAAAAAAAAAGGGH! Our house is total dump, a complete wreck, so I go into cleaning over-drive to make the place look presentable. Hubby says he'll "help."
Me:
Husband:
I'm sorry, had to laugh at the gifs.
my heartfelt commiserations, auntie! I hate surprise visits. And with a complete house assessment you don't even have a chance to shove everything into the attic. 
At least he didn't say she was on her way over right now.Hubby announces tonight that he's found a real estate agent to come over and assess our house; we're thinking of selling and moving into our "until we die" house. We're tired of this subdivision. I say, "Great! When is she coming over?" His answer: tomorrow, at noon.
AAAAAAAAAAAAGGGH! Our house is total dump, a complete wreck, so I go into cleaning over-drive to make the place look presentable. Hubby says he'll "help."
Me:
Husband:
Wouldn't you know it? After all that...hubby came down with a cold, so he canceled the appointment. She's now coming next week.
great! Unless your hubby is of the sort who need constant care, you now have a chance to get everything shipshape
Todays argh: all of Bavaria had thunderstorms and rain. Except for my town. On the radar it's clearly visible how the clouds stop and divide to pass around town. Very annoying cause I must water my plants now. I should have hung up some laundry as rain-bait.
Todays argh: all of Bavaria had thunderstorms and rain. Except for my town. On the radar it's clearly visible how the clouds stop and divide to pass around town. Very annoying cause I must water my plants now. I should have hung up some laundry as rain-bait.
They had a planned power outage in my neighborhood today without notification.
I’ve never heard of this happening in Mass. WTF? If they at least notified me I could have powered down everything and planned to be out of the house.
I’ve never heard of this happening in Mass. WTF? If they at least notified me I could have powered down everything and planned to be out of the house.
Fucking Waffle House near St. Joe was CLOSED 
There’s a bird that has nested somewhere near my bedroom window that makes the most irritating noise at 5:45 every morning.
I don’t know what type but it’s a frequent high pitched sound that’s like banging on metal with a nail. The bird seems small and gray.
I don’t know what type but it’s a frequent high pitched sound that’s like banging on metal with a nail. The bird seems small and gray.
That's not how these things work, isn't the goal to ensure maximum disruption to the most number of people? Otherwise they would do them in the middle of the night when most people are sleeping.
Doing it in the middle of the night would have problems because some people still have plug in alarm clocks.
The least disruptive time would be the early afternoon on a work day.