Auto start stop

Lee · 12-15-2016, 02:43 PM

Just tried auto start stop for the first time. Have never been a fan of the idea, but I kinda like it. Would be interested in hearing thoughts on this.

XXX5 · 12-15-2016, 02:44 PM

I don't use it often but IMO its implemented well amd works quite seemlessly

SCBMW02 · 12-15-2016, 02:47 PM

works ok, but I pretty much never have it on

tatetrain · 12-15-2016, 02:52 PM

For years we are told that starting does the most damage to your engine. Now we are told to start it multiple times on the same trip. And BMW tracks number of starts for lease purposes and penalties for too many starts. No thanks.

wjbender · 12-15-2016, 03:03 PM

No thanks - that seems to be extra wear on the starter and battery.

double_j · 12-15-2016, 03:26 PM

Kind of sucks in stop/crawl traffic. Only minorly annoying at other times.

I keep mine on just because I don't mind it enough to remember to turn it off.

double_j · 12-15-2016, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tatetrain

For years we are told that starting does the most damage to your engine. Now we are told to start it multiple times on the same trip. And BMW tracks number of starts for lease purposes and penalties for too many starts. No thanks.

Please tell me that this is a joke. How/why can BMW charge a penalty because you've started your car too many times? Do they also track how many times you've opened the door?

alphaod · 12-15-2016, 06:16 PM

It doesn't bother me, but I feel like it just gives me additional wear from the startup procedure and I don't feel like the couple dollars saved at the pump is worth all that extra wear.

Stinkyxy · 12-15-2016, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tatetrain

For years we are told that starting does the most damage to your engine. Now we are told to start it multiple times on the same trip. And BMW tracks number of starts for lease purposes and penalties for too many starts. No thanks.

Never knew that. Now I can say I learned something today.

r33_RGSport · 12-15-2016, 07:11 PM

I hate this feature. I code mine off to all of BMW that I had or have.
Unless if it will save me at the very least 10 mpg, I will not use it.

barcelona · 12-15-2016, 07:23 PM

Never use, as manual says, may cause premature wear on some parts/components...
as mentioned above starter....
I hear many in Europe like it, or it is common usage.

F15GorDe · 12-15-2016, 07:46 PM

Must have feature required in parts of Europe that will slowly find useful applications here, eventually.

spike5150 · 12-15-2016, 09:52 PM

I despise this feature. Always off.

kanvas · 12-15-2016, 10:01 PM

Most of the time I forget about the feature.

Almaretto · 12-16-2016, 01:14 AM

It is a personal preference, though newer and newer vehicles have a more seamless transition. It has never bothered me and the xdrive40e is especially smooth as well as a little strange to not see rpm's rise.

cretanu · 12-16-2016, 03:48 AM

In Europe the car starts with this feature always on...I have coded it to start always off at the dealer for 25$!

Almaretto · 12-16-2016, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by cretanu

In Europe the car starts with this feature always on...I have coded it to start always off at the dealer for 25$!

There is a ISTA+ procedure for either disabling ASS or enabling ASS memory. Many dealers have stopped offering due to dieselgate.

r33_RGSport · 12-16-2016, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Almaretto

It is a personal preference, though newer and newer vehicles have a more seamless transition. It has never bothered me and the xdrive40e is especially smooth as well as a little strange to not see rpm's rise.

Well, in the hybrid or electric assist car, I don't have issue with it. I used to have ActiveHybrid5, which is the early technology of the BMW Plug-in hybrid.
It is nice because whatever electrical components are still working normally, such as; A/C, Heater, Power Steering. While on the standard Auto Start/Stop, the A/C becomes less colder up to the point where the engine will restart by itself. Also the Steering wheel is stop working (Heavy), when you move it a tad, the engine restarted.

P1 · 12-16-2016, 10:06 AM

Is this why the F15 eats through batteries?

alphaod · 12-16-2016, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

Is this why the F15 eats through batteries?

There are many reasons, but it's all related to trying to "save gas."

Almaretto · 12-16-2016, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by alphaod

There are many reasons, but it's all related to trying to "save gas."

Cleaner emissions

alphaod · 12-16-2016, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Almaretto

Cleaner emissions

Same difference.

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Lee Lieutenant 64 Rep 411 Posts Drives: '17 X5 50i/'01 Z3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Auto start stop Just tried auto start stop for the first time. Have never been a fan of the idea, but I kinda like it. Would be interested in hearing thoughts on this.
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XXX5 Second Lieutenant 104 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 F15 50i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (0)	I don't use it often but IMO its implemented well amd works quite seemlessly
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SCBMW02 Second Lieutenant 124 Rep 237 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 40i and 2022 Z4 M40i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florence,South Carolina iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW Z4 M40i [0.00] 2019 BMW X5 40i [0.00]	works ok, but I pretty much never have it on
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tatetrain Enlisted Member 15 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2003 E39 530i Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (0)	For years we are told that starting does the most damage to your engine. Now we are told to start it multiple times on the same trip. And BMW tracks number of starts for lease purposes and penalties for too many starts. No thanks.
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wjbender Captain 346 Rep 781 Posts Drives: 2022 X5 40i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NJ - Jersey Shore iTrader: (0)	No thanks - that seems to be extra wear on the starter and battery.
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double_j First Lieutenant 85 Rep 331 Posts Drives: 2008 JB/B E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northeast USA iTrader: (0)	Kind of sucks in stop/crawl traffic. Only minorly annoying at other times. I keep mine on just because I don't mind it enough to remember to turn it off.
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alphaod Mmmmm… 1150 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i [10.00]	It doesn't bother me, but I feel like it just gives me additional wear from the startup procedure and I don't feel like the couple dollars saved at the pump is worth all that extra wear. __________________ 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i BMW CCA 509766
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r33_RGSport General 12960 Rep 18,709 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	I hate this feature. I code mine off to all of BMW that I had or have. Unless if it will save me at the very least 10 mpg, I will not use it. __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com PM for Everyday DEALS!! MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more...
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barcelona Major 271 Rep 1,417 Posts Drives: X Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Never use, as manual says, may cause premature wear on some parts/components... as mentioned above starter.... I hear many in Europe like it, or it is common usage.
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12-15-2016, 07:46 PM	#12
F15GorDe Well versed in the care and feeding of BMWs 261 Rep 733 Posts Drives: F15d, F10 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Must have feature required in parts of Europe that will slowly find useful applications here, eventually. __________________ B&O, parking assistant, executive package, 3rd row seats and the manual rear shades are the ONLY items we didn't order. Having everything else makes our F15d a NICE ride.
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12-15-2016, 09:52 PM	#13
spike5150 Captain 422 Rep 982 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Denver Area iTrader: (0)	I despise this feature. Always off.
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12-15-2016, 10:01 PM	#14
kanvas Major 649 Rep 1,170 Posts Drives: V8 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	Most of the time I forget about the feature. __________________ 2001 X5 4.4i - sold but never forgotten! 2014 X5 xDrive50i
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Almaretto Major General 2374 Rep 8,364 Posts Drives: Test Vehicles Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Mountain View, CA iTrader: (0)	It is a personal preference, though newer and newer vehicles have a more seamless transition. It has never bothered me and the xdrive40e is especially smooth as well as a little strange to not see rpm's rise.
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12-16-2016, 03:48 AM	#16
cretanu Private 31 Rep 87 Posts Drives: BMW X5 M 5.0d Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Romania iTrader: (0)	In Europe the car starts with this feature always on...I have coded it to start always off at the dealer for 25$!
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