What does '10 oil' mean for a car?
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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.
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.
