How to Drive the Buick New Excelle for Better Fuel Efficiency?
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There are several methods to drive the Buick New Excelle more fuel-efficiently: 1. For most automatic transmission vehicles, the basic gears include P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral), and D (Drive). Proper use of the automatic transmission is essential for better fuel efficiency. When driving on flat urban roads, keep the gear in D, as the automatic transmission will shift between the four forward gears without requiring additional manual operation. 2. For short stops, such as at a brief traffic light, simply hold the brake. However, if the stop exceeds 20 seconds, shift to N to protect the transmission and prevent overheating of the transmission fluid. If stopping for more than 2 minutes, it's best to turn off the engine—both eco-friendly and fuel-saving. 3. Avoid flooring the accelerator during startup or acceleration, as this only increases RPM, causing engine strain, transmission wear, and unnecessary fuel consumption. Instead, gently press the accelerator, utilizing low-speed downshifting to increase torque for smoother acceleration. Gradually build speed before accelerating further for a smoother driving experience. 4. When climbing hills in D gear, if the accelerator doesn't provide sufficient power as on flat roads, immediately shift to a lower gear with higher torque. For steep inclines, switch to manual mode and use 1st gear. On urban roads with slopes, avoid sudden acceleration; instead, accelerate before the slope to gain momentum. 5. Heavy acceleration and braking are major contributors to high fuel consumption. Looking ahead and easing off the throttle early can significantly save fuel, without being slower than accelerating hard and braking abruptly at the last moment.
I've been driving the Buick New Excelle for three years, and the secret to fuel efficiency lies in daily driving habits. Gently press the accelerator when starting and avoid sudden acceleration; maintaining a steady speed between 60-80 km/h is the most economical. On highways, don't exceed 120 km/h—the faster you go, the greater the wind resistance, causing fuel consumption to skyrocket. Anticipate road conditions in advance to minimize braking; when you see a red light, release the accelerator to coast, as the engine automatically cuts fuel, saving a lot. Clean out trunk clutter weekly—every 100 kg of extra weight increases fuel consumption by 0.7 liters. In summer, don’t set the air conditioning below 25°C; the lower the temperature, the harder the compressor works. I’ve found that raising the temperature by just 1°C can extend a tank of gas by 20 km. Filling up in the morning when fuel is cooler and denser is also more cost-effective.
