How to Solve the Problem of Increasing Car Fuel Consumption?

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LaJoanna
07/30/25 8:29am
Here are the solutions to the problem of increasing fuel consumption: 1. Regular maintenance: Perform regular maintenance every 6,000 to 10,000 kilometers to reduce the accumulation of carbon deposits in the engine; when refueling, choose gas stations with good fuel quality to prevent the intake manifold walls from becoming rough, which affects the intake efficiency and the quality of the air-fuel mixture, leading to increased carbon deposits. 2. Regular carbon deposit cleaning: Perform periodic carbon deposit cleaning every 40,000 to 50,000 kilometers, such as using drip cleaning, foam cleaning, hydrogen-oxygen carbon removal machines, or manual disassembly and cleaning. 4. Regular replacement of spark plugs: The purpose of regularly replacing spark plugs is to use high-voltage electricity to generate sparks to ignite the air-fuel mixture. If damaged, the ignition energy will decrease, causing uneven combustion of the air-fuel mixture, which slows down acceleration and increases fuel consumption. 5. Frequently check tire pressure and tire wear: Frequently check tire pressure and tire wear. If the tire pressure is too low, the friction between the tires and the ground will increase, leading to greater resistance and higher fuel consumption. The normal tire pressure is around 2.5 bar, and it can be appropriately reduced in summer.
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