03/18/2023
New tech is usually a good thing but Stop/Start systems are one of those advancements that are often difficult to embrace. Not all Stop/Start systems are created equally. Some ESS are smooth and effortless while others are shaky and have noticeable lag. It’s also debatable if the fuel saved is worth the effort and expense. It’s not all bad; engineers have had to improve ICE engines in many ways to cope with Stop/Start systems. ESS equipped vehicles often have a more efficient HVAC system, they start more easily, have better batteries, transmissions are ready to work more quickly, and most have reinforced components.
This Start/Stop starter ironically failed long before its expected service life. There are notable improvements to the design that typically would have made it superior to a pre Start/Stop counterpart. Some of the obvious improvements over a typical modern gear reduction starter are extra brushes with greater height, more magnetic yokes, needle bearings, and even more teeth to contact the flex plate.
