How to Calculate Fuel Consumption per 100 Kilometers?
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Fill up the fuel tank of the car for which you want to calculate the fuel consumption. Reset the trip meter to zero. After driving the car for a period of time, fill up the fuel tank again and note how many liters of fuel were added. Divide the amount of fuel added by the distance traveled to get the fuel consumption per kilometer.
I often use this method to monitor fuel consumption in my daily driving. The steps are simple: first, fill up the fuel tank completely and note the odometer reading at that time, for example, 10,000 kilometers. Then, drive normally for a period. The next time you refuel, fill up the tank again and record how many liters were added, say 40 liters, and the new mileage, such as 10,400 kilometers. Calculate the increased distance: 10,400 minus 10,000 equals 400 kilometers. The fuel consumption is then (40 liters divided by 400 kilometers) multiplied by 100, resulting in 10 liters per 100 kilometers. Many factors affect fuel consumption, such as city traffic congestion, which might increase it to 12 liters, while highway driving could reduce it to 6 liters. I calculate the average fuel consumption monthly, keeping it around 8-9 liters. If it suddenly rises to 11 liters, I check the tire pressure or air filter to identify minor issues promptly. Developing this habit saves money and helps monitor the vehicle's condition. I recommend recording the data in a phone memo for easy reference.
