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Realistic Diesel Start — Advanced Engine Start System
Tired of starting an engine with a single key press? This mod turns ignition into a realistic sequence, just like a real diesel.
MULTI-STAGE STARTING
• Short press of the engine key: ignition ON (dashboard powers up).
• Glow plug pre-heating with an HUD indicator next to the speedometer that changes color as it heats up.
• Pre-heat time depends on temperature: in deep winter 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.
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 — just like real life, you don't lose your brakes, you get stuck!
• Audible low-pressure warning buzzer.
FEATURES
• Keyboard and gamepad compatible. Uses the vanilla engine key, no new keybindings required.
• Multiplayer and dedicated server support.
• Sounds: low-pressure buzzer, failed-start cough, air release.
• Configurable via console (
• Repositionable HUD (
• Translated into Spanish, English, and German.
• AI workers are not affected.
Tired of starting an engine with a single key press? This mod turns ignition into a realistic sequence, just like a real diesel.
MULTI-STAGE STARTING
• Short press of the engine key: ignition ON (dashboard powers up).
• Glow plug pre-heating with an HUD indicator next to the speedometer that changes color as it heats up.
• Pre-heat time depends on temperature: in deep winter 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.
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 — just like real life, you don't lose your brakes, you get stuck!
• Audible low-pressure warning buzzer.
FEATURES
• Keyboard and gamepad compatible. Uses the vanilla engine key, no new keybindings required.
• Multiplayer and dedicated server support.
• Sounds: low-pressure buzzer, failed-start cough, air release.
• Configurable via console (
rdsConfig): toggle damage, air system, and adjust timings.• Repositionable HUD (
rdsHudPos).• Translated into Spanish, English, and German.
• AI workers are not affected.
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