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Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 16 / 539

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Al poner en marcha un motor de gasolina, es conveniente...

When starting a petrol engine, it is advisable to...

  • AAcelerar en vacío para que se caliente cuanto antes.Rev the engine while stationary so that it warms up as soon as possible.
  • BIniciar la marcha inmediatamente después de arrancar el motor.Drive off immediately after starting the engine.
  • CEsperar unos minutos antes de iniciar la marcha para que el motor se caliente.Wait a few minutes before driving off so that the engine warms up.
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Correct answer

  • BIniciar la marcha inmediatamente después de arrancar el motor.Drive off immediately after starting the engine.
Explanation

With modern engines, the right thing to do is start the engine and drive off gently straight away: the engine reaches its temperature sooner while driving, whereas warming it up while stationary wastes fuel and pollutes.

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