Comments on: Have You Started Turning Your Car Off At Red Lights To Save Gas? http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2008/06/12/have-you-started-turning-your-car-off-at-red-lights-to-save-gas/ Sustainability, Environment, Progressive Politics, Peak Oil, Being Green. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:17:47 -0500 hourly 1 By: Drew T http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2008/06/12/have-you-started-turning-your-car-off-at-red-lights-to-save-gas/comment-page-1/#comment-21044 Drew T Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:39:53 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=1737#comment-21044 i wouldnt do it. it might save u a little gas but its bad on your starter which isnt always cheap i wouldnt do it. it might save u a little gas but its bad on your starter which isnt always cheap

]]> By: Spencer http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2008/06/12/have-you-started-turning-your-car-off-at-red-lights-to-save-gas/comment-page-1/#comment-15988 Spencer Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:38:57 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=1737#comment-15988 ......I still think turning off your car in traffic is crazy. You're putting so much stress on your starter, if you're willing to pay $250 to replace your starter ($400 if you don't so it yourself) I would suggest not shutting your car off.... ……I still think turning off your car in traffic is crazy. You’re putting so much stress on your starter, if you’re willing to pay $250 to replace your starter ($400 if you don’t so it yourself) I would suggest not shutting your car off….

]]> By: Joe http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2008/06/12/have-you-started-turning-your-car-off-at-red-lights-to-save-gas/comment-page-1/#comment-15880 Joe Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:30:48 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=1737#comment-15880 Stephanie PTY, if you shift into neutral, it will start. Just coast into the light in N and turn the engine off. Restart and shift into D! Stephanie PTY, if you shift into neutral, it will start. Just coast into the light in N and turn the engine off. Restart and shift into D!

]]> By: Ryan http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2008/06/12/have-you-started-turning-your-car-off-at-red-lights-to-save-gas/comment-page-1/#comment-15843 Ryan Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:53:37 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/?p=1737#comment-15843 I think I've read somewhere that "cold starts" emit a lot of pollutants. So while the gas savings may apply, perhaps you're putting more emissions into the air? Possible unintended consequence? I'm not sure. Ryan I think I’ve read somewhere that “cold starts” emit a lot of pollutants. So while the gas savings may apply, perhaps you’re putting more emissions into the air? Possible unintended consequence? I’m not sure.

Ryan

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