Appreciate the input guys… kinda answers I was figuring.
My thoughts are startup wear occurs when it’s cold. First start.
I believe start/stop only occurs once several checks are in place, such as engine temp, cabin temp, ambient temp…thresholds are in place. I haven’t read up on it in a while…and frankly, this is the first vehicle I’ve owned that has it.
mikeru2, appreciate you repeating thoughts. I’m sure there’s lots of threads on this.
My old 15 Limited was 6’4” bed and 3.92 gearing, any fuel comparisons between it and my current wouldn’t be valid for me.
Biga…yep. Compared to my wife’s old Cherokee and many other vehicles, the stop/start on the RAM is very, very smooth.
Dark, yep.. understood. We’re kinda the opposite, if I’m in traffic or a drive through (or inline for gas at Sams/Costco) I turn it off…regardless if I put it in park or leave my foot on the brake.
Ok, sorry to derail, appreciate all the input and food for thought.