What are the solutions for high fuel consumption in Peugeot 508?
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Dongfeng Peugeot 508's methods to address excessive fuel consumption include tire pressure adjustment, enhanced vehicle maintenance, avoiding engine idling, and keeping the vehicle with low wind resistance. Tire pressure adjustment: Insufficient tire pressure increases driving resistance, leading to higher fuel consumption. Conversely, appropriately increasing tire pressure within the specified range helps reduce fuel consumption. Enhanced vehicle maintenance: Vehicle adjustments and maintenance affect engine performance and driving resistance. Statistics show that poorly maintained engines can increase fuel consumption by 10% to 20%. Owners should regularly visit auto repair shops for routine maintenance, such as checking tire pressure, wheel alignment, and adjusting brake pad and drum clearance. Avoiding engine idling: Engine fuel consumption during idling is much higher than during normal driving. Therefore, it's best to turn off the engine if the vehicle is not in use for a long time. During cold starts, warming up the engine should not exceed 1 minute, and maintaining low-speed driving for a few minutes is sufficient. Keeping the vehicle with low wind resistance: At high speeds, a significant portion of power is used to overcome wind resistance. Therefore, avoid installing cargo on the roof or making unreasonable modifications. It is estimated that adding a roof rack increases fuel consumption by 5%. Opening windows at high speeds significantly increases air resistance, leading to higher fuel consumption.
