Auto stop/start poll

[Jav_eee]

It’s hot where I live so the ac is always running, as a result my truck never auto stops.

 

 

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[mafd2]

I leave mine enabled. Has to be certain conditions to auto stop (cooler temps) and mine doesn't auto stop often. It doesn't bother me when it does. 

[Andyh1]

It’s hot where I live so the ac is always running, as a result my truck never auto stops ifk


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Excellent point!

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[econometrics]

I’ll add... the only time I’m personally annoyed with A/S is when I roll up to a stop sign that I know I’m only going to stop at for like 1-2 seconds before turning or going thru. When I’ve forgotten to turn A/S off, that’s been a because just as the truck is shutting off, I’m already lifting my foot off the pedal to go. Doesn’t feel very good on the vehicle. 

[Welder2014]

1 hour ago, Duramax3oh said:

Totally fair points above. I got the auto stop eliminator for half that range device price though. I'm genuinely curious about those studies though because I haven't looked into them at all. Estimate is roughly 1 gallon of fuel savings per 300 miles driven on average? savings definitely changes with fuel price changes (we're sub $2 here). How are those 15k miles distributed too? This only works in a stop and go environment like in the city or Los Angeles highway LOL  15,000 miles is a lot of city stop and go driving so I'd suspect that study would be under a "normal" uses of city/combo driving which would support more savings for less miles but in city environment. I'm naturally a skeptic but I just feel 50+ gallons of fuels savings seems a little high

 

All very interesting in my opinion, 

The auto shutoff was $89 and gas is $2.29. Question the studies and savings. Cost of a replacement starter at 50000 miles?

Edited August 23, 2020 by Welder2014

[TexasBB]

I really do not care for it. If you’re the first car at a light there is a delay and then a lurch getting going. Bought the Range DFM disabler. It disables the auto stop, too.


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[econometrics]

11 minutes ago, TexasBB said:

Bought the Range DFM disabler. It disables the auto stop, too.


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I didn’t know the DFM disabler kills the auto stop as well. That is pretty slick.

[BigTill]

Disabled! Hate it, especially on a diesel!

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[Matt Biggs]

I just came over from an F150 that had it, and I must say that it is hardly noticeable in the GMC compared to my previous truck.  I keep mine engaged unless I'm in bumper-to-bumper traffic.

[Comscan]

4 hours ago, econometrics said:

I do exactly what OnTheReel does. 
 

I’ve watched quite a few of the videos of guys installing the Auto stop eliminator. I don’t know, I guess I’m just not motivated enough to do all that. 
 

To me, it’s just like clicking in my seat belt or adjusting the AC. Doesn’t bother me to push that button every time, and I do enjoy having it for those long stoplights. Why not. 

What they said, it's the first button I press before deactivating the park brakes.

[redwngr]

Truck doesn't have it, but wife's suv (which I drive sometimes...) does.

 

Similar to what others suggested, whether it is left on or not depends on the driving situation.

Normal routine is to leave it active, until the first time it annoys me.

 

Between the type of trip, and the list of things that prevent it from operating, it often stays 'on' the entire trip. 

 

 

 

[nichos]

I left it alone for the first 6 months, but now I kill it every time I get to my first stop and notice it's enabled.

I wish it would "remember" the setting between start ups. I think the taco does.

[batman900]

Disabled week 2 of ownership. I only drive 7-8k miles a year and do 90% highway, the only time it's turning the engine off is during short stop sign stops and that isn't saving me anything. As soon as it's off it's turning right back on in those situations. Range device FTW.

 

Rode with my boss to lunch in his Jeep last week, didn't know those had auto start / stop but wow is it horribly noticeable in a stiff suspension Jeep, plus the air went from AC to insta-hot. At least it doesn't shake the whole vehicle if you want to keep it on in your truck lol. 

[Miinike]

I don't mind it but I noticed that the starter will kick in prematurely at times before coming to a complete stop. It make a screechy loud noise.. And sometimes, there's this kicking from the rear end also that will happen just before a complete stop, not sure if that is associated though.

 

Me.

[BigMick2023]

Out of the vehicles I've either rented or owned that had S/S, my 2020 Silverado works so well and is hardly noticeable.......

I just leave it on. 

 

Not a big deal and actually works very well........well executed system compared to most.