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Old 03-17-2019, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
I have a friend who has a 2018 Lexus that does not have the feature.
I just found that not all cars have it and whether it is "latching" or "nonlatching" depends on the manufacturer. The Real Reason Stop/Start Systems Won’t Stay Turned Off | News | Car and Driver

Also vehicles that have it have beefed up bearings and starters. What is auto stop start and does it cause more wear and tear on my car?
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