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vtec-e · 04-23-2011, 12:37 PM

I recall an article that mentioned that the crankshaft bearings etc was made of tougher stuff to hold up against the extra start/stopping. It was a while back though so don't ask me where it was!

04-23-2011, 12:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
vtec-e Master EcoModder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 507 De Yaris - '04 toyota yaris T2 90 day: 69.55 mpg (US) Thanks: 111 Thanked 32 Times in 22 Posts	I recall an article that mentioned that the crankshaft bearings etc was made of tougher stuff to hold up against the extra start/stopping. It was a while back though so don't ask me where it was! __________________