How to Drive a Manual Transmission Car More Fuel-Efficiently?
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Here are some methods to drive a manual transmission car more fuel-efficiently: 1. Control RPM: For most small cars, the optimal engine RPM range is between 1500 and 2500. Maintain this range in any gear. Excessive RPM increases unnecessary fuel consumption and harms the engine, while too low RPM causes lugging and also damages the engine. 2. Control shifting RPM: When shifting gears, slightly increase the throttle to raise the RPM to just above 2500. Otherwise, the speed will drop after shifting, requiring additional throttle to compensate, which consumes more fuel. 3. Maintain optimal speed: The most fuel-efficient driving state is maintaining an appropriate speed. For example, the best speed for small-displacement cars is 80 km/h, while for medium-displacement cars, it's 100 km/h. Different gears have different optimal speeds. 4. Avoid frequent lane changes, overtaking, and braking: Try to maintain a steady speed, keeping the engine within the optimal RPM range. Constant overtaking, lane changes, and sudden braking not only waste fuel but also wear out the car and increase the risk of accidents. If you need to stop ahead, ease off the throttle early and coast in gear to slow down, rather than braking abruptly at the last moment. 5. Lighten the trunk: The heavier the vehicle, the higher the fuel consumption. Avoid overloading the trunk and remove unnecessary items that are not needed for long periods.
