What Causes a Sudden Increase in Fuel Consumption?
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Reasons for a sudden increase in fuel consumption: low tire pressure; clogged air filter; engine carbon buildup; aging spark plugs; faulty oxygen sensor. Here are additional details: 1. Long-term neglect of air filter cleaning: Accumulated dust can restrict engine air intake, preventing complete fuel combustion, which leads to higher fuel consumption and may even affect engine lifespan. 2. Aging spark plugs: Results in weaker ignition and insufficient power supply. To compensate for the lack of power, the vehicle consumes more fuel. 3. Fuel consumption typically refers to the fuel consumed per 100 kilometers: Manufacturers measure this under controlled conditions using a dynamometer installed on the vehicle chassis, converting the data into speed parameters. The vehicle is then driven at specified speeds to calculate the theoretical experimental fuel consumption per 100 kilometers.