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Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 58 / 539

Un vehículo circula con poca presión en las ruedas. ¿Cuánto combustible consumirá?

A vehicle is being driven with low tyre pressure. How much fuel will it use?

  • AIgual que con la presión normal.The same as with normal pressure.
  • BMenos que con la presión normal.Less than with normal pressure.
  • CMás que con la presión normal.More than with normal pressure.
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Correct answer

  • CMás que con la presión normal.More than with normal pressure.
Explanation

With low pressure the tyre deforms more and rolling resistance increases, so the engine needs more energy to move the vehicle and fuel consumption rises. The tyre also heats up and wears out sooner.

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