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Why do you have to pump the accelerator to start the car?

Anonymous

∙ 11y ago

Updated: 4/28/2022

It would depend on the vehicle. If the vehicle has a carburetor, the pumping action primes the engine with fuel to help start the engine. If the vehicle has fuel injection, pumping is not required.

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∙ 11y ago

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