cosine
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At first i wasn't crazy about the ess options. with an open mind i gave it a shot and got use to it. however, i have some ??? that i would like to know and have a further understanding on the ess.
1. how much is too much in using the ess on a regular basis which include everyday driving and commuting to work? i drive 15-16 miles round trip to and from work 5-6 days a week. in the morning the ess kicks in 8 to 10 times. in the evening the ess kicks in 15 - 20 times. this would be 7.5 miles one way with traffic, lights, stop signs.
2. i usually scan ahead of me and "adjust" my speed, distance, etc so i can usually drive thru without stopping. when necessary i will apply the brake to scroll to a stop but not a completely. "feathering" the brake to avoid the ess to kick in. my question is, does the ess sense this at all so it wants to kick in or i'm not in range for the ess to kick in?
3. i've notice once i apply the brakes. the ess kicks in. if i move my foot slightly on the brake, the engine kicks back on and the ess is off. but i am still stop. will this cause any ess issues? i'm guessing it that sensitive.
4. with #3, when this accrues i can release the brake and re apply it again which causes the ess to kick back on. is this ok or will the ess cause any issues down the road.
5. could i just simply hit the bypass switch from time to time during the drive depending on the condition.?
6. if i have the a/c on or heat, is the ess taking that load in starting back up/
i am aware that i can turn on the bypass switch for the ess. i'm guessing that the ess is setup for this kind on punishment.
i'm am doing a little test to see how much fuel i'm saving but using the ess on a full tank of gas. and will run the 2nd tank of gas without the ess.basically to see how much saving on fuel.
sorry for the long post, just trying to include as much details. any feedback would be great.
1. how much is too much in using the ess on a regular basis which include everyday driving and commuting to work? i drive 15-16 miles round trip to and from work 5-6 days a week. in the morning the ess kicks in 8 to 10 times. in the evening the ess kicks in 15 - 20 times. this would be 7.5 miles one way with traffic, lights, stop signs.
2. i usually scan ahead of me and "adjust" my speed, distance, etc so i can usually drive thru without stopping. when necessary i will apply the brake to scroll to a stop but not a completely. "feathering" the brake to avoid the ess to kick in. my question is, does the ess sense this at all so it wants to kick in or i'm not in range for the ess to kick in?
3. i've notice once i apply the brakes. the ess kicks in. if i move my foot slightly on the brake, the engine kicks back on and the ess is off. but i am still stop. will this cause any ess issues? i'm guessing it that sensitive.
4. with #3, when this accrues i can release the brake and re apply it again which causes the ess to kick back on. is this ok or will the ess cause any issues down the road.
5. could i just simply hit the bypass switch from time to time during the drive depending on the condition.?
6. if i have the a/c on or heat, is the ess taking that load in starting back up/
i am aware that i can turn on the bypass switch for the ess. i'm guessing that the ess is setup for this kind on punishment.
i'm am doing a little test to see how much fuel i'm saving but using the ess on a full tank of gas. and will run the 2nd tank of gas without the ess.basically to see how much saving on fuel.
sorry for the long post, just trying to include as much details. any feedback would be great.
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