Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 245 / 539
Para evitar gastos innecesarios de combustible, al arrancar un vehículo con motor diesel...
To avoid wasting fuel, when starting a vehicle with a diesel engine...
- AHay que iniciar la marcha inmediatamente después de arrancar el motor.You must drive off immediately after starting the engine.
- BConviene esperar unos segundos una vez arrancado el motor antes de iniciar la marcha.It is advisable to wait a few seconds after starting the engine before driving off.
- CTenemos que acelerar hasta 1.500 r.p.m. y mantenerlo así de 4 a 5 segundos.We must rev up to 1,500 rpm and hold it there for 4 to 5 seconds.
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- BConviene esperar unos segundos una vez arrancado el motor antes de iniciar la marcha.It is advisable to wait a few seconds after starting the engine before driving off.
Explanation
In diesel cars it is advisable to start the engine without accelerating and to wait a few seconds before driving off. In cars with a petrol engine, however, it is advisable to drive off immediately after starting the engine.
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