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I had a combustion engine car die on me once too. Later I downloaded the fault which indicated “bad fuel”. True story. The most amazing thing is how VW didn’t
by dhsysusbsjsi 5y ago
I had a combustion engine car die on me once too. Later I downloaded the fault which indicated “bad fuel”. True story.
The most amazing thing is how VW didn’t send me a rescue crew and a free show bag. And even more puzzling, I’m still unsure why it didn’t get front page HN and a million anti-VW hits. Puzzling.
- manojlds 5y agoI have had my (manual) car die too, but pushing it off road wasn't a problem. Starting the car when battery is down and using 2nd gear to push-start with help of strangers was possible too. I haven't used a automatic car, do they start easily by pushing like a manual can? Guess the problem is really technology (and maturity of it.)
- NullPrefix 5y ago>I haven't used a automatic car, do they start easily by pushing like a manual can That's one way to brick an automatic car.
- norvvryo 5y agoAlmost all cars with automatic transmissions cannot be push started. If I recall correctly, that's because the hydraulic pump that allows the transmission to shift into gear is driven by the input shaft in most designs.