Experts warn of vehicle damage from improperly starting the engine.
Damage to vehicles due to improper engine start.
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Starting a vehicle by pushing it or using second gear is a common practice among Colombian drivers. However, this temporary solution can lead to mechanical damage that seriously impairs the car's performance.
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According to experts, this common technique, especially used when the engine is unresponsive, places excessive stress on essential components of the vehicle's transmission system.
The powertrain includes the wheels, the transmission system, and the gearbox, parts that would be subjected to significant stress when the engine is forced to start by an external impulse.
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The warning focuses on preventing progressive deterioration in systems designed to operate under controlled conditions. They explain that the transmission system is not designed to withstand the type of stress it is subjected to when the engine is started in this manner, and continuing to do so routinely could significantly reduce the lifespan of these components.
Vehicle damage due to improper engine start
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Although in some cases, starting the vehicle by pushing it can resolve a specific situation, Giraldo insisted that it should be treated only as an exceptional measure. As a sporadic emergency measure, it can be used, but not frequently.
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In theory, this method may seem effective in the short term, but it backfires when it becomes a habit when the engine fails to start. In this regard, experts assure that in such a situation, the best option would be to use jumper cables, call for mechanical assistance, or a tow truck. These options are designed to resolve the problem without compromising internal components.
Furthermore, with the technology available today, technical assistance and support tools such as jumper cables are within reach of most drivers. Hence the call to avoid improvised methods that, although popular, have negative long-term effects.
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