What is the average fuel consumption of the old Excelle?
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The average fuel consumption of the old Excelle is 9.0L, but the actual fuel consumption depends on the driving conditions. Here are some methods to reduce fuel consumption: Try to reduce the weight of the vehicle: Keep the interior as simple as possible and avoid carrying unnecessary items. For every additional 1kg of load, the vehicle's fuel consumption increases by 1%; Avoid excessive modifications to the vehicle: Adding spoilers, protective covers, rear wings, etc., can disrupt the original aerodynamic design of the vehicle, increasing wind resistance and consuming extra fuel. Modifying lighting systems can increase electrical usage, leading to unnecessary fuel consumption; Develop good driving habits: Avoid sudden acceleration, high-speed driving in low gears, prolonged idling, frequent lane changes, or braking. Try to start smoothly, maintain a steady speed, and reduce braking.
My 2006 Buick Excelle 1.6L manual transmission consumes at least 10 liters per 100km in city driving with AC on. Once during heavy traffic crawling 5 kilometers, the trip computer showed 13.2L/100km - it literally made my heart bleed. The fuel consumption becomes particularly noticeable when using AC in summer, feeling like the fuel tank has a leak. However, it performs quite well on highways - maintaining 100km/h cruise control brings consumption below 7L/100km, with one intercity highway trip recording only 6.8L. After 15 years though, the aging fuel pump seal has added another 0.5L to the consumption, typical for older vehicles. I'd recommend checking the oxygen sensor - replacing mine last year reduced consumption by 0.7L.
