Hi there,
Just picked up a new Leon FR 184 in Pirineos Grey, and loving it. It's the manual 6 speed, with the engine stop-start function, and I'm wondering though what the best practice is when using it, in terms of clutch, gear box and engine wear? My last car did not have this function.
For example, in heavy motorway traffic, when I am moving and stopping a lot, is it better to just switch it off? I guess it depends on whether I am stopped for a longer period, but if it is short, like stopped no more than 3 or so seconds, would it be better to switch it off?
With it on in these conditions, the starter motor is literally kicking-in every few seconds, and I'm wondering if that is any good for it or the engine?
Sorry for the newbie questions, thanks for the help!
Just picked up a new Leon FR 184 in Pirineos Grey, and loving it. It's the manual 6 speed, with the engine stop-start function, and I'm wondering though what the best practice is when using it, in terms of clutch, gear box and engine wear? My last car did not have this function.
For example, in heavy motorway traffic, when I am moving and stopping a lot, is it better to just switch it off? I guess it depends on whether I am stopped for a longer period, but if it is short, like stopped no more than 3 or so seconds, would it be better to switch it off?
With it on in these conditions, the starter motor is literally kicking-in every few seconds, and I'm wondering if that is any good for it or the engine?
Sorry for the newbie questions, thanks for the help!