Michael Brown Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Since I had the Inverter changed for a brand new one imported from Japan around 6 months ago, I have changed my driving style. Where as before I would turn my engine off if I stopped for lunch in a layby. Now I don't, sometimes parked up for 10 - 15 minutes. I hear what sounds like a fan, ( cooling the Inverter perhaps ) Then when I drive off, I put it in drive and away I go, less stress on the engine ? or is one supposed to drive a hybrid like that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 I always leave my engine running during tea/lunch break stops, mainly because I'm using using the microwave or induction hob. I'm now wondering if it's the reason I'm now having hybrid problems..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Michael, When you say "engine off", do you mean ignition off as opposed to combustion engine off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Brown Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 Sorry, I meant Ignition off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geralt Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 My view would be that when you have ignition on all the ECUs are consuming power and much of it is wasted as heat hence a fan will come on consuming even more energy. OK, next to actually travelling it's not very much. Nonetheless, that consumed energy will need to be replaced by a higher charging current when your engine is running. So it simply costs you fuel that you might otherwise not burn. I don't have a hybrid but I imagine when you move off you are just using the traction motor. I cannot imagine that what you are doing is reducing stress on the motor and therefore extending its life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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