Could someone please explain in the most simple of terms what negative effects frequently turning vehicles, specifically Crown Vics, on and off. I am a police officer, and my supervisor has ordered that anytime we are out of visual range of our vehicle, we must turn it off and secure it. In a twelve hour shift, this could result in an unbelieveable number of stops and starts. Certainly this would cause extreme wear on the alternator, electrical system, starter, and engine itself with respect to a lack of lubrication in the engine itself. I need a simple explanation though as he does not appear to be the most intellegent of individuals. Also please forward specs. or locations where I can get this vital information...
Thank you.