FS25 Realistic Diesel Start v1.0.3.0
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 (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
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.
– 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.
Made with passion for realistic farming simulation.
V1.0.3.0
– New mod logo and icon.
– Added French translation (now 4 languages: ES, EN, DE, FR).
More realistic air system:
– Air consumption while braking now depends on the truck’s speed and load.
– A well-maintained truck no longer loses pressure while parked; air leaks now depend on the truck’s condition/damage (poor maintenance)
Reworked cold start:
– Ambient temperature now has a much bigger effect on starting difficulty. In extreme cold the engine won’t start without properly pre-heating the glow plugs; in warm weather it starts fine.
– Rushing the start without pre-heating now always causes slight engine damage, in any climate.
Other improvements:
– Engine warm-up now depends on workload.
– Improved stability and protection against invalid values.
