What is the actual fuel consumption of the Lingpai 1.0?
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The comprehensive fuel consumption of the Lingpai 1.0T is 4.0-5.0L/100km. There are currently 5 models of the Lingpai 1.0T on sale: the CVT Comfort Edition and CVT Luxury Edition, with a comprehensive fuel consumption of 4.9L/100km. The CVT Smart Edition, CVT Phantom Night Edition, and CVT Flagship Edition have a comprehensive fuel consumption of 5.0L/100km. The above figures are the NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption, which is the fuel consumption data measured under the NEDC test procedure. The actual fuel consumption is higher than this value, ranging from 5.2-7.5L/100km. Methods to reduce fuel consumption: Clean engine carbon deposits: Excessive engine carbon deposits are a significant cause, mainly due to the use of unsuitable fuel. It is recommended to add a certain amount of cleaning agent when refueling. If the effect is not obvious, it indicates a large amount of carbon deposits in the engine. In this case, the car must be taken to a 4S shop for professional technicians to clean the carbon deposits in the engine. Check the oxygen sensor: As an internal control unit of the car, the oxygen sensor mainly monitors the fuel-air ratio of the engine. Once it is damaged, it will cause an imbalance in the fuel-air ratio, leading to a sudden increase in fuel consumption. After the oxygen sensor is damaged, the exhaust pipe will emit darker exhaust gas during driving, and the oxygen sensor should be replaced at this time. Regularly replace the three filters: During the use of the vehicle, the oil filter, air filter, and fuel filter must be replaced regularly. If they are not replaced for a long time, they will become dirty and send wrong information to the engine control unit, resulting in incomplete fuel combustion and increased engine carbon deposits. Check the electronic control unit: Although the engine's electronic control unit is highly reliable, in vehicles that have been used for a long time, various faults are inevitable.
I have been driving the Lingpai 1.0 for over half a year, mainly for daily commuting to and from work, with a one-way distance of about 30 kilometers. Half of the route is congested urban roads, and the other half is highway. The actual fuel consumption is around 7.5 liters per 100 kilometers, slightly higher than the official claim of 5.5 liters. I have driven 5,000 kilometers and recorded the dashboard data several times. During peak hours in the city, the fuel consumption can rise above 9 liters, while on the highway, it stabilizes around 6 liters. I think the higher fuel consumption might be due to my habit of sudden acceleration and braking. I have also checked the tire pressure, which has always been maintained at the recommended value. It is advisable to release the throttle early and coast when driving, and try to drive smoothly. Weather also has a significant impact; for example, using the air conditioning in summer can increase fuel consumption by about 1 liter. If you spend a lot of time driving in the city, switching to a hybrid might be more cost-effective. Overall, I feel this car is economical, but the actual fuel consumption varies from person to person.