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Originally Posted by Carnook
I read somewhere that the break even point is four seconds. If the car is off for four seconds than you use less gas than restarting it.
Can't remember where I read that.
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Sounds about right to me. Starting a cold engine uses much more fuel, which I think is where some confusion comes in, but cold starts are irrelevant for the ASS function (the engine should still be fully warm for ASS restarts).