7 WAYS TO REDUCE CAR FUEL CONSUMPTION
Gasoline prices are constantly adjusting, and fuel-saving driving has become an inevitable trend today. How to reduce fuel consumption is also a concern of many drivers. This article shares seven ways to reduce fuel consumption, and I hope to help everyone.
1. Warm up before starting the car
Some drivers prefer to preheat the car at start-up, especially in the winter, and think that the engine needs to be warmed up for a long time before it is the most fuel-efficient. This is actually quite fuel-intensive and will make the engine short-lived. Long-term hot car will cause water droplets on the engine cylinder wall, which will attenuate the lubrication effect of the oil and easily damage the engine.
The correct way: heating while driving, it is always running at a normal speed to 2000 rpm, which is fuel-efficient and reasonable. The warm-up time is controlled within 1 minute.
2. Neutral sliding
Hanging in the neutral position not only violates the traffic law, but also costs the car. The engine control system has the function of decelerating oil reduction or oil cut. The car can be driven by its own design to achieve fuel-saving effect.
The correct way: just follow the normal gear. This practice of hanging fuel-saving fuel is actually the concept that the engine EFI technology was not used many years ago.
3. Driving speed
Many people think that the faster the speed is, the more fuel-efficient it will be, and often keep driving at 120 km/h. In fact, the speed at about 65 to 90 kilometers is the most fuel-efficient. When it increases to 105 km/h, the fuel consumption will increase by 15%. When it increases to 110 to 120 km/h, the fuel consumption will increase by 25%.
The correct way: keep driving at 65 to 90 km/h.
4. Stop the fire
It is sure to save fuel when the car is turned off, but many car owners will turn off the fire immediately after encountering a red light or leaving for a short time to save fuel. However, the fuel consumption of the engine will be greater each time it is started, and it will usually be about 20% higher than the normal state.
The correct way: considering the stay time. If the parking time is longer than 2 minutes, the fire can be turned off; if the parking time is short, there is absolutely no need to turn off the fire.
5. Do not open air conditioner
Many people think that opening a window will save fuel compared to air conditioning. Especially when driving at high speeds, the ventilation of the open window is very good. But at high speeds, a large part of the power is used to overcome the wind resistance. Therefore, try not to load the roof or make unreasonable modifications.
The correct way: When the vehicle speed is higher than 80km/h, turning on the air conditioner will save fuel compared to opening the window. Overcoming the wind resistance after opening the window consumes more fuel than the air conditioning system consumes.
6. Tire performance
Some people think that the better the tire grip performance is, the more fuel-efficient it will be, then deliberately change the tire with a larger tread width. However, the tire has a large grounding area and a large friction force, and the engine has to increase the power, and the fuel consumption is also high. Especially when starting statically, the fuel consumption is particularly noticeable.
The correct way: don’t easily modify the tires while ensuring the right tire pressure. Insufficient tire pressure will cause the tire to squat, the friction of the ground will increase, and it will be more laborious and more expensive to drive. Excessive tire misalignment or excessive wear may also increase fuel consumption. It is best to check tire wear and tire pressure once a month.
7. Daily maintenance
It is believed that the fuel consumption is only related to the engine configuration, and the greater the horsepower is, the more fuel it takes. Unclean air filters and oil filters, worn spark plugs, and problematic emissions control systems also increase fuel consumption. According to statistics, it is normal to increase engine fuel consumption by 10% to 20%.
The correct way: every time the car travels 5000~7500 km, do a maintenance, replace the oil filter matched with your own model, and check the spark plug, filter and ternary system. This also keeps the car’s best performance.
Have you learned the above methods to reduce fuel consumption? If you have any questions about the car’s exhaust system and accessories, please do not hesitate to contact us.
