Question 5170
Is it correct to start the engine without pressing the accelerator?
- Yes, because pressing the accelerator causes unnecessary fuel consumption.
- No, unless the engine is diesel.
- No, because the ignition circuit can be damaged.
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Correct answer: Yes, because pressing the accelerator causes unnecessary fuel consumption.
Yes. Modern engines, whether gasoline or diesel, start without pressing the accelerator, as the driver in the picture is doing. Pressing the accelerator when starting only wastes fuel and strains the engine before it is properly lubricated.