What are the reasons for the high fuel consumption of the Leiling Hybrid?
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Common reasons for increased fuel consumption in the Leiling Hybrid are as follows: 1. Dirty throttle body: A dirty throttle body can lead to increased fuel consumption, so it is necessary to clean the throttle body regularly, typically every 20,000 kilometers or so. Since modern vehicles use electronic throttle bodies, an idle speed relearn must be performed after cleaning the throttle body; otherwise, the idle speed may become higher. 2. Excessive carbon deposits in the intake tract and cylinders: Too much carbon buildup in the intake tract and cylinders can also cause increased fuel consumption, so it is also necessary to clean the carbon deposits in the cylinders and intake tract periodically, generally once every 3 years or 60,000 kilometers. 3. Worn spark plugs: Worn spark plugs can also lead to increased fuel consumption, so spark plugs need to be replaced regularly.
As a Toyota Levin Hybrid owner, I've found that high fuel consumption is mainly caused by driving habits. In city traffic, frequent hard acceleration and sudden braking force the hybrid system to rely more on the engine, causing fuel usage to skyrocket. For example, being stuck in daily traffic jams with constant start-stop cycles makes the fuel gauge drop rapidly. Also, excessive air conditioning use during summer forces the engine to work harder to power the system. Later I learned to use gentle acceleration mode and maintain steady speeds, reducing consumption from 6L to 4.5L/100km. Hybrids save fuel through battery assistance, but aggressive driving turns them into money-burning machines. I recommend regular tire pressure checks since underinflation increases rolling resistance, making the system compensate more. Ultimately, smooth driving is key - otherwise even this efficient car will waste fuel.
