What Are the Reasons for a Car Consuming Too Much Fuel?

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VonHailey
07/29/25 4:49pm
There are three main reasons why a car consumes too much fuel: 1. Personal factors, the driver's lack of skill: Improper gear shifting and excessive braking during driving artificially increase engine power loss. Additionally, excessive braking leads to more frequent starts, and starting consumes higher fuel rates; 2. The engine's condition is directly related to fuel consumption: If the engine has issues, fuel consumption will significantly increase. High idle speed adjustment, partial short circuits in the high-voltage coil, burnt distributor contacts, or capacitor breakdown can result in weak high-voltage sparks, reduced ignition capability, and incomplete combustion of some fuel mixtures, all of which increase fuel consumption; 3. Neglecting maintenance during car use: Not using fuel additives regularly.
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