Circumstances are soon going to dictate that I must get rid of my nice, comfy, but very thirsty Granada for an economical diesel.
A mechanic acquaintance of mine has said that it is extremely beneficial to start a diesel with the clutch pedal pushed down. Apart from the safety aspect (ie the car may be in gear) what other reason would there be for this being good?]
By the way, anybody got a nice 309 diesel that they will exchange for my extensive collection of shiny buttons and belly-button fluff?
Cheers
Rob
"Smoke me a kipper, I'll be back for breakfast."
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does starting a diesel or petrol engine with the clutch peddle depressed slightly reduce the load on the starter ? ie it\'s not turning a mass of cogs round in a box of cold glutinous oil.
I\'ve seen it recommened as a technique to aid cold starting in winter for this reason
I have to grow old - but I don\'t have to grow up
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I have always started cars with the clutch depressed, petrol or diesel. (well not always I only started doing it when I had a Maestro - any little thing to help starting!!)
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does starting a diesel or petrol engine with the clutch peddle depressed slightly reduce the load on the starter ? ie it's not turning a mass of cogs round in a box of cold glutinous oil.
Correct, but the clutch peddle is best pressed to the floor, rather than just slightly.
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My old Dad was taught in the Army to depress the clutch when starting, both for the safety aspect and reducing the load. He passed the habit on to me - Except now I drive autos :o)
Terry
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