The service rep at the dealership said there is a separate battery in the
Bluetec models that handles this feature ("Ecostart"), so the main battery
is unaffected. Not sure how all this extra work affects (degrades) the
starter...
On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:24 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> That was kind of my thought, but with engine management controls the way
> they are nowadays I would think it might be minimal compared to the “good
> ‘ol days” of carburetion.
>
> -D
>
> > On Sep 26, 2022, at 3:51 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Wouldn't you also expect emissions to be higher immediately upon start
> up than they are once the engine has run for a bit?
> >
> > Randy
> >
> >
> > On 26/09/2022 2:46 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote:
> >>> I suspect that the emissions are harder to limit when the engine is
> idling,
> >>
> >> Of course, that term is a bit of a misnomer. Idling? Really?
> >> Let's see what it is still doing while 'idling':
> >>
> >> Recharging the battery
> >> Running the AC, and/or the heat
> >> Running the lights
> >> Running the interior accessories, seat heaters, etc.
> >>
> >> Every thing but driving the wheels. Idle, my ass.
> >>
> >> -- Jim
> >>
> >>
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