In Spain, the vast majority of cars are powered by fossil fuels, that is, they are gasoline or dieselalthough in recent years there has been a boom in sales of hybrid and electric carspartly thanks to the advantages enjoyed by its owners.
Therefore, if you have a diesel or gasoline car, it is very important to follow the advice that this mechanic has published on his TikTok account @tallerredista, who points out the importance of, in the mornings after starting the vehicle, Let’s leave it at idle for about 30 or 40 seconds.that is, without engaging any gear.
What breakdowns can be avoided with this recommendation?
According to the mechanic, thanks to this practice the oil It will move throughout the engine assembly, thus avoiding breakdowns related to some parts of the engine. In the video, the mechanic assures that with this simple practice it is possible to avoid failure of the crankshaft due to wear.
Therefore, it shows the case of a driver who recognized that he did not wait that long and as a consequence, his car’s engine has a heavy wear on the connecting rod and crankshaft bushings, which finally had to be replaced. In short, by waiting just 30 seconds you can avoid major future engine problems.
Is it necessary to press the clutch when starting the car?
Although many drivers do not usually think about doing this, it is highly recommended to press the clutch pedal when starting the vehicle. Thus, transmission is interrupted at startup.
This prevents the gears of the gearbox and the clutch disc move. Furthermore, with this simple gesture, the stress on the starter motor and battery is reducedwhich prevents possible failures or breakdowns in these components.
How to identify if the clutch is damaged?
There are several signs that can alert us to this problem in our vehicle. One of the main ones is when the clutch “patina”, which is noticeable when you see that the tachometer needle goes upbut the car does not move. This indicates that the engine is not successfully transmitting power to the transmission.
On the other hand, if you smell a burning smell after pressing the clutch, this indicates that you are forcing the component too muchwhich could cause it to break. Likewise, if you feel jerks when starting, it could be a sign that the clutch is failing.