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Originally Posted by Honda100
^^Re: disabling the auto start. How difficult is it to do for the average mechanic? I'm an 11 year mechanic with my own little shop and the actual purpose for me getting the hybrid was to learn how to fix them. I get a lot of my customers asking about fixing hybrids but I have no equipment nor experience so I wanted to learn.
Also, is there a tech forum for Insight/IMA cars specifically that I can join? I'm really interested in them and experimenting with things like "lean burn", etc and running different ECU tunes.
Thanks!
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Easy enough, front window defroster on -> no AutoStop.
Eco mode off (does not influence FE!) -> less frequent AutoStop.
I doubt AutoStop is so bad.
It idles below 1000 RPM when the engine is warm. There is not much stress on the CVT belt unless you rev it (and even then, not too much).
It just needs the right CVT fluid changes every 25000 miles or so.
The specialist site would be
Insight Central: Honda Insight Forum - Active Topics.
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2011 Honda Insight + HID, LEDs, tiny PV panel, extra brake pad return springs, neutral wheel alignment, 44/42 PSI (air), PHEV light (inop), tightened wheel nut.
lifetime FE over 0.2 Gmeter or 0.13 Mmile.
For confirmation go to people just like you.
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