What are the reasons for high fuel consumption in cars?
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There are multiple reasons for high fuel consumption in cars. Here is relevant information about high fuel consumption in cars: 1. Poor driving habits: sudden acceleration, sudden braking, coasting in neutral, and mismatched speed and gear. 2. Carbon deposits and electronic control system failures: carbon deposits on the throttle body, idle valve, and fuel injectors, as well as inaccurate signals from the oxygen sensor, intake pressure sensor, and coolant temperature sensor. 3. Lack of timely vehicle maintenance: failure to replace air filters, fuel filters, spark plugs, and clutch plates on time can also lead to increased fuel consumption. 4. Methods to check the causes: check whether the tire pressure meets the standard, the degree of tire wear, whether the wheels rotate normally, and the condition of the bearings and brake system.
My car consumes a lot of fuel when I drive, mainly because I have a habit of rapid acceleration and sudden braking, especially during traffic jams, where frequent engine starts increase fuel consumption. Last time during peak hours in the city, a full tank only lasted 200 kilometers. Also, idling for too long, like when waiting for someone with the air conditioning on, wastes fuel unnecessarily. Using the air conditioning in summer also increases fuel consumption by 10%. It's recommended to use the recirculation mode and reduce the fan speed to save more. Heavy load is also crucial. Last year when I moved with a fully loaded car, fuel consumption surged by 15%. Driving with lighter loads is much better. Low tire pressure increases rolling resistance, so I regularly check and maintain it at the recommended value of 2.5-3 bar. Developing smooth driving habits and planning routes reasonably can save a lot of money and reduce anxiety.
