Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 68 / 539
¿En qué consisten los kits reparapinchazos que se utilizan como alternativa a la rueda de repuesto clásico de tipo "galleta"?
What are the puncture repair kits used as an alternative to the classic space-saver spare wheel?
- ASon pequeños trozos de caucho que se pegan al neumático para reparar la zona afectada por el pinchazo.They are small pieces of rubber that are stuck onto the tyre to repair the area with the puncture.
- BConsiste en una sustancia, normalmente una espuma que se debe inyectar en el neumático para poder seguir circulando pese al pinchazo.They are a substance, usually a foam, which is injected into the tyre so you can keep driving despite the puncture.
- CConsiste en un tipo de neumático especial que, pese al pinchazo, no necesita repuesto, permite seguir circulando a menor velocidad hasta un máximo de 150 km.They are a special type of tyre that needs no spare despite the puncture and lets you keep driving at a lower speed for up to 150 km.
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- BConsiste en una sustancia, normalmente una espuma que se debe inyectar en el neumático para poder seguir circulando pese al pinchazo.They are a substance, usually a foam, which is injected into the tyre so you can keep driving despite the puncture.
Explanation
A puncture repair kit contains a sealing liquid, usually as a foam, which is injected into the tyre through the valve together with air from a small compressor. It lets you keep driving temporarily, at reduced speed, until the wheel is repaired.
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