What does a car fuel consumption of 10 points mean?
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It means the vehicle consumes 10 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers. Here are some methods to calculate fuel consumption. 1. On-board computer: Generally, vehicles are equipped with an on-board computer that displays instant fuel consumption and average fuel consumption. When you want to calculate fuel consumption, clear the data in it, and the average fuel consumption read will be more accurate. 2. Strict recording: First, when refueling, fill up until the pump automatically stops (do not add more fuel), and record the current mileage. After driving for a period, when refueling again, fill up until the pump automatically stops (do not add more fuel). Record the amount of fuel added and calculate the distance traveled since the last refueling. Divide the fuel amount by the distance to get the fuel consumption.
You mentioned a car fuel consumption of 10 points, which actually means 10 liters per 100 kilometers. My old SUV happens to have exactly this fuel consumption, and every time I check the fuel gauge, I feel my heart race. This kind of fuel consumption is particularly noticeable when stuck in city traffic; with the air conditioning on in summer, it can spike to 12 liters, but on the highway, it drops to around 8 liters. I recommend checking tire pressure and carbon buildup regularly, as low tire pressure can increase fuel consumption by 1 point. My friend's car only consumes 7 liters, but it's a hybrid model. If you drive a high-consumption car long-term, it's best to switch to a roof box with low wind resistance; after I changed mine, I saved nearly 0.5 liters per 100 kilometers. With current high fuel prices, a 10-point fuel consumption really puts a strain on the wallet.
A fuel consumption of 10 points means burning 10 liters of gasoline for every 100 kilometers driven. Last year, when I drove the company's MPV on a long-distance trip, the displayed fuel consumption was exactly 10 points. This level of fuel consumption is considered average for automatic transmission models, but it's a bit high for manual transmission vehicles. Using the heater in winter generally doesn't increase fuel consumption much, but it becomes particularly fuel-intensive when carrying heavy loads or climbing hills. I recommend regularly cleaning the engine carbon deposits; my car's fuel consumption dropped by 0.8 points after cleaning at 80,000 kilometers. Many new car models now achieve 7 points, with German cars being especially fuel-efficient. High fuel consumption not only hurts your wallet but also increases exhaust emissions. Recently, I've switched to riding an electric scooter for grocery shopping.
