Realistic Diesel Start

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August 2, 2026
Realistic Diesel Start

Description

Tired of starting an engine with a single key press? This mod turns ignition into a realistic sequence, just like a real diesel.

**πŸ”§ MULTI-STAGE STARTING**
- Short press of the engine key: ignition ON (the dashboard powers up).
- Glow plug pre-heating with a HUD indicator next to the speedometer that changes color as it heats up.
- Pre-heat time depends on temperature: in deep winter it can take up to 25 seconds; with a warm engine or in summer it's nearly instant.
- Hold the key to crank. Crank before the glow plugs are ready and the engine may cough, fail to start, and take slight damage.
- After a cold start the engine idles for a few seconds before responding to the throttle.

**πŸš› COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM (trucks)**
- HUD pressure gauge showing tank pressure.
- The compressor builds air while the engine runs (timings calibrated with real truck data).
- Pressure bleeds off while parked: leave the truck sitting and you'll need to build air back up before leaving.
- Realistic air brakes: run out of pressure and the spring brakes engage, locking the truck in place β€” just like real life, you don't lose your brakes, you get stuck!
- Audible low-pressure warning buzzer.

**βš™οΈ FEATURES**
- Keyboard and gamepad compatible. Uses the vanilla engine key, no new keybindings.
- Multiplayer and dedicated server support.
- Sounds: low-pressure buzzer, failed-start cough, air release.
- Configurable via console rdsConfig command): toggle damage, air system, and adjust timings.
- Repositionable HUD rdsHudPos command).
- Translated to Spanish, English and German.
- AI workers are not affected.

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GonzaaNegro

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Version:1.1
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