Instructions say to dip clutch when starting engine, would this be purely safety measure? or for mechanical reasons?
Volvo V40 diesel
- Thread starter foxhole
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It's common to do this, to reduce load on the starter (so it isn't having to rotate the gears and shafts as well as the engine).
Some vehicles also have a safety interlock to stop you starting it in gear and unexpectedly driving away, but if yours had such an interlock I'd expect the manual to mention it.
I seem to remember that Volvo were sued by a bunch of Americans who claimed that their car had driven away on its own when started, and swore blind they hadn't left it in gear (I don't believe them)
Some vehicles also have a safety interlock to stop you starting it in gear and unexpectedly driving away, but if yours had such an interlock I'd expect the manual to mention it.
I seem to remember that Volvo were sued by a bunch of Americans who claimed that their car had driven away on its own when started, and swore blind they hadn't left it in gear (I don't believe them)
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Yup! just a precaution because some diesel engines will start very quickly and even under load so if you're parked close too the car in front... well!
Also it's always good practice to dip the clutch when starting as JohnD points out to preserve the starter.
Strange that such a safety conscious car company don't explain their reasons for the advice though.
Yup! just a precaution because some diesel engines will start very quickly and even under load so if you're parked close too the car in front... well!
Also it's always good practice to dip the clutch when starting as JohnD points out to preserve the starter.
Strange that such a safety conscious car company don't explain their reasons for the advice though.
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