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Dec 9th, 2006, 09:30 | #1 |
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Clutch and fuel consumption
Hello,
I have a question and "discovery" about fuel cinsumption. The question is how to release clutch pedal and press on accelerator pedal to avoid clutch (transmission) damage when moving? On a course I was taught that one has to 1) On neutral gear press firmly clutch 2) Push a little on accelerator to add some power to engine so it won't "die" when you are moving uphill, on a sticky surface etc. 3) release clutch smoothly 5) accelerate My colleague who owes Skoda with diesel engine told me that diesels are so strong that in order to move the car it is enough to only depress the clutch and accelerate after. I noticed that when I am moving like that in the urban conditions computer shows better fuel economy. My questions are 1) I can imagine that it can be better for clutch as there is less friction (skidding?) on transmission surfaces. What do you think about it? 2) Is the better fuel consumption the result of computer "stupidity" or really one can save without initial increase of engine's rotation? (I am not starting form 3000 rpm ;-) ) Best regards, Rafal |
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