How to Deal with High Fuel Consumption in Cars During Summer?
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High fuel consumption in cars during summer can be reduced by replacing certain car components. Here are some relevant introductions about replacing components to address high fuel consumption: Tires: Insufficient tire pressure will increase fuel consumption. If the tire pressure is normal, then check the wear level of the tires. Severe tire wear can often lead to slipping, which also increases fuel consumption. Engine: A buildup of carbon deposits in the engine over a short period can also cause high fuel consumption. The solution is to add a certain amount of cleaning agent when refueling, or take the car to a 4S shop or repair shop for technicians to clean the carbon deposits inside the engine. Oxygen Sensor: The oxygen sensor mainly monitors the air-fuel ratio in the engine. Once it is damaged, it will cause an imbalance in the air-fuel ratio, leading to abnormally high fuel consumption.
I've been driving for twenty years, and it's common and easy to deal with increased fuel consumption when temperatures rise in summer. The main reasons are the heavy use of air conditioning, increased thermal load on the engine in high temperatures, and significant changes in tire pressure. My approach is to first optimize air conditioning usage: don't turn on the AC immediately after getting in the car. Instead, open the windows for a few minutes to ventilate and cool down, then close the windows and start the AC, setting the temperature to the optimal range of 25 to 26 degrees, which saves a lot of fuel. Tires are another key point—high temperatures in summer can easily increase tire pressure, so regularly check the recommended values in the owner's manual and maintain them within the standard range. In terms of driving habits, I prefer smooth acceleration, avoiding sudden braking and speeding, and trying to bypass congested routes during peak hours. Maintenance is essential: before each summer, check the air filter and clean the throttle body to ensure the engine runs efficiently. With these methods, I can reduce fuel consumption by about 10%.
