What does '10 oil' mean for a car?

[DeArianna]

Car '10 oil' refers to the fuel consumption of 10 liters per 100 kilometers driven by the car. The fuel consumption displayed on the car's dashboard is only a reference value, as factors affecting fuel consumption are multifaceted and not absolute. There are many factors that influence a car's fuel consumption. Even for the same type and displacement of vehicles, later driving habits can lead to differences in fuel consumption. During the driving process, if the car's fuel consumption increases, it may be due to poor driving habits of the driver. Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration while driving. Additionally, if the car frequently travels on roads with poor conditions, the engine's load will increase, requiring more fuel to provide power, thus increasing fuel consumption.

[AveryRose]

After driving for so many years, I often hear people say this car consumes ten liters of fuel, which actually means it uses ten liters of gasoline to run a hundred kilometers. For example, my old SUV, which I use for daily commuting in the city, shows around ten liters on the dashboard. Fuel consumption depends on many factors—it can spike to twelve or thirteen liters in city traffic jams but drop to seven or eight on the highway. Cars with larger engine displacements generally consume more fuel; my 2.4L model is noticeably thirstier than my friend's 1.5T. Fuel consumption becomes even more obvious when using air conditioning or carrying a full load, and my monthly fuel expenses are almost catching up with my loan payments. With fuel prices rising again recently, I'm seriously considering switching to a hybrid.

[FinnMarie]

I remember last year when I was browsing the used car market, I specifically researched fuel consumption data. 'Ten oil' means consuming ten liters of gasoline for every hundred kilometers driven, which roughly translates to about sixty cents per kilometer in fuel costs. There's a significant difference in fuel consumption between new and old models of the same car. Older models might consume up to eleven liters, while newer models with improved engines might only use nine and a half. During test drives, I noticed that driving habits greatly affect fuel consumption—aggressive acceleration can spike instantaneous fuel consumption to fifteen liters. Nowadays, new cars come with digital dashboards that conveniently display real-time fuel consumption. I'd recommend new drivers to pay attention to this as it can save a considerable amount on fuel costs over a year.

[McLuke]

In my auto repair shop, I've encountered many customers complaining about high fuel consumption, and 10 liters per 100 kilometers is indeed a relatively common fuel consumption level. Simply put, using 10 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers is what people commonly refer to as '10 liters per 100 kilometers.' This figure largely depends on driving habits; stop-and-go city driving conditions tend to result in higher fuel consumption. As vehicles age, their fuel consumption also increases. A dirty air filter that isn't replaced can increase fuel consumption by about five percent. During a recent customer inspection, I found that insufficient tire pressure was also a cause of high fuel consumption. Recently, many vehicles have been equipped with automatic start-stop systems, which do save some fuel when waiting at traffic lights.

[McRylee]

As a Didi driver, I'm particularly sensitive about fuel consumption. 'Ten oil' means consuming ten liters of fuel per hundred kilometers, which translates to approximately 0.6 yuan per kilometer in fuel costs. My car currently runs over 300 kilometers daily, costing around 200 yuan just in fuel. The operational cost difference between gasoline and new energy versions of the same car model is significant—a friend who switched to a pure electric vehicle now spends only 30 yuan per day on electricity. Observations show that maintaining a steady speed of 60 kilometers per hour is most fuel-efficient, while sudden acceleration and braking can increase fuel consumption by up to 30%. With fuel prices so high recently, we've gotten used to comparing prices using fuel apps—a difference of 0.5 yuan per liter can save over 300 yuan a month.