No. Idle Smart uses the vehicle’s engine and existing HVAC to heat and cool the cabin, charge batteries, and warm the engine and fuel lines. With Idle Smart, there’s no second power unit, no extra maintenance, and no extra weight. 

No.  Idle Smart is automatically engaged when the key is placed in the “Off” position or out of the ignition altogether.  As a result, drivers do not need to do anything to enable Idle Smart.  This allows fleets to get the maximum benefit from Idle Smart without adding any more work to a driver’s day.

Yes. Idle Smart’s Battery Protect™ continuously monitors both main and auxiliary battery voltage levels and will automatically start the vehicle and run it until the desired voltage level or state of charge is reached.  

Yes. Because Idle Smart continuously monitors engine temperature, Idle Smarts Cold Weather Guard™ will automatically start and run the vehicle until the engine reaches an appropriate operating range (e.g., 140 degrees).

Idle Smart is designed and optimized to work with any 2007 and newer vehicle, regardless of make, transmission, or engine.

Fully installed, the Idle Smart solution weighs around 5 pounds.

Yes. Idle Smart can be transferred across vehicles and is not dependent upon the engine type.

Idle Smart has a dedicated customer support line to answer any questions you might have about your implementation.  Please feel free to call us at (913) 744-4357 to reach one of Idle Smart’s team members.

Idle Smart has been developed with today’s starters in mind and is designed to work seamlessly with them.  In addition, since most starters on the market today have over crank protection capabilities, there is an added layer of protection from thermal damage.

No. Idle Smart has been designed with your truck in mind and has no effect on its warranty.

No, Idle Smart will not negatively affect your vehicle’s alternator or its performance in any way.