You don't think the MB engineers took the extra starting cycles into
account when they spec'd out the starter? I do.
On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 3:54 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 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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