Question 8196
Do you have to press the gas pedal to start the engine of a vehicle with a direct fuel injection system?
- No, it is an unnecessary waste of fuel.
- Yes, until the engine starts.
- Yes, you must press the gas pedal a couple of times before starting.
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Correct answer: No, it is an unnecessary waste of fuel.
No. Fuel-injected engines, including direct-injection engines, start without touching the accelerator. Pressing it before or during starting just wastes fuel.