Is a New Car Fuel-Consuming?
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New cars have a break-in period during which fuel consumption tends to be higher. After this period, fuel usage normalizes. Additionally, good driving habits play a crucial role in fuel efficiency. Below are relevant tips: Good habits: Start smoothly, keep engine RPM below 2500, avoid sudden acceleration or hard braking; gradually adapt to your car's behavior, identify optimal shift points, avoid high RPM in low gears or low RPM in high gears. Common knowledge: Pay attention to fuel quality – poor gasoline leads to incomplete combustion, increasing fuel consumption and damaging the engine; maintain safe following distances in urban driving and minimize unnecessary braking when safe.
The issue of new cars consuming more fuel really can't be generalized. The first 2,000 kilometers do tend to have slightly higher fuel consumption. After all, components like pistons and cylinder walls inside the engine are just starting to break in, with less smooth coordination, resulting in greater operational resistance. Additionally, new tires have stronger grip, and transmission gears haven't fully broken in yet – these are all factors that increase fuel consumption. I recommend avoiding aggressive throttle inputs and minimizing sudden acceleration or braking before the first maintenance. If you do a lot of city driving, check if the auto start-stop function is activated; it's quite helpful for saving fuel. Oil viscosity also plays a role. After the first oil change during maintenance, fuel consumption often drops by about 5%.
