How to Reduce High Fuel Consumption?

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McCaleb
07/29/25 1:43pm
Methods to reduce high fuel consumption are: 1. Preheat the car before driving, and only start driving when the water temperature reaches 50 degrees; 2. During the break-in period, avoid driving at excessively high speeds, try not to exceed 70 kilometers per hour, and keep the engine speed below 2000 RPM; 3. Avoid sudden acceleration and deceleration, try to maintain a steady speed; 4. Fully break in all gears, and use each gear appropriately; 5. Use a break-in additive to improve the efficiency of the lubricating oil. Reasons for high fuel consumption include: 1. Severe tire wear, often showing signs of slipping; 2. Excessive engine carbon buildup in a short period or the use of substandard fuel; 3. Oxygen sensor issues, which mainly monitor the air-fuel ratio of the engine. Once damaged, it can cause an imbalance in the engine's air-fuel ratio.
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