What are the solutions for high car fuel consumption?

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LeAsher
07/30/25 3:03am
Solutions for high car fuel consumption include cleaning engine carbon deposits, checking the oxygen sensor, and regularly replacing the three filters. Below is a detailed introduction about the car's fuel consumption per 100 kilometers: 1. Overview: Fuel consumption per 100 kilometers refers to the amount of fuel a vehicle consumes when driving a certain speed on the road for 100 kilometers. It is a theoretical indicator of the vehicle. The fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is measured by the manufacturer under objective conditions using a dynamometer installed on the vehicle's chassis, converting the measured values into speed parameters, and then calculating the theoretical experimental fuel consumption data per 100 kilometers for the model at specified speeds. 2. Others: Since most vehicles approach their economical speed at 90 km/h, most publicly announced theoretical fuel consumption figures are usually the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers at 90 km/h.
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