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   On 2/13/2026 10:41 AM, Bryan Simmons wrote:   
   > On 2/13/2026 9:12 AM, Mars Sellus wrote:   
   >> On Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:29:28 -0600   
   >> Bryan Simmons  wrote:   
   >>   
   >>> The ICE of a hybrid should almost never be stressed, so the engine   
   >>> should last virtually forever, and oil changes could be infrequent.   
   >>   
   >> Less so the starter motor which has a regular and tough duty cycle.   
   >  >   
   > Yes, ans the starter motor, though I would think that would only be used   
   > when the car is stopped, or when the ICE is used for added acceleration   
   > for a slow speed, but I don't know the workings of the system.   
      
   With ISG, the first thing that comes up is wearing out the starter   
   motor.  They are nothing like the ones on the normal engine, these are   
   made to be much more rugged and used frequently.   
      
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