What is the fuel consumption of Dongfeng Mengshi?
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Dongfeng Mengshi has an average fuel consumption of 11.3L per 100 kilometers, but the actual fuel consumption may vary depending on usage. Here are some tips to reduce fuel consumption: 1. Regular vehicle maintenance: Proper adjustment and maintenance affect engine performance and driving resistance. Poorly maintained engines can increase fuel consumption by 10% to 20%. Owners should regularly visit repair shops for routine maintenance, such as checking tire pressure, wheel alignment, adjusting brake pad and drum clearance, lubricating chassis components, timely oil changes, and filter inspections. 2. Avoid prolonged engine idling: Idling consumes significantly more fuel than normal driving. Therefore, if the vehicle is stationary for extended periods (e.g., waiting for someone), it's best to turn off the engine. During cold starts, warm up the engine for no more than 1 minute and maintain low-speed driving for a few minutes. 3. Correct fueling: Higher-octane fuel isn’t always better. Using fuel with an inappropriate octane rating can lead to incomplete combustion, higher fuel consumption, unstable engine operation, and even damage to the engine or other critical components. 4. Avoid sudden braking and acceleration: Smooth and steady driving is the most fuel-efficient. During acceleration, avoid slamming the throttle. Instead, accelerate smoothly and maintain a constant speed once the desired speed is reached.
I've been driving the Dongfeng Mengshi for a while now. The fuel consumption in daily city driving is really not low, hovering between 18 to 20 liters. On highway cruising, it can drop to around 16 liters, but it shoots up quickly if you step on the gas a bit harder. Last year, I went on a self-drive trip to Qinghai, and on the plateau, it consumed over 24 liters. After all, it weighs more than 2 tons and has a boxy shape, with terrifyingly high wind resistance. Once, when I towed a caravan on a long trip, it directly hit 30 liters! But who cares about that when off-roading? The ability to get out of muddy situations is much more practical than saving a bit of fuel, and the 130-liter fuel tank is enough for four to five hundred kilometers.
Focusing on the Warrior's fuel consumption depends on the powertrain. My 4.0T diesel engine is the main gas guzzler, but its low-rev high-torque characteristic is truly a lifesaver on rough roads. Some members in the car club have tested it, and the stock vehicle's combined fuel consumption is around 22 liters. Although the part-time four-wheel-drive system is reliable, its mechanical losses are much higher than those of urban SUVs, and the front and rear solid axle structures also have noticeable rolling resistance on paved roads. If you upgrade to 37-inch large tires and add a snorkel, the wind noise will cause fuel consumption to skyrocket once the speed exceeds 80 km/h. Modification enthusiasts should think carefully, as every additional 100 kg of load will roughly consume an extra liter of fuel.
Last week, I accompanied my friend to pick up his new Mengshi vehicle. The sales guy was quite honest, straight-up saying that the MIIT fuel consumption rating of 16.9 liters per 100 km was almost like a joke. After driving it myself for two days, the dashboard showed 26.8 liters during Beijing's morning rush hour with the AC on and heavy traffic, while it dropped to 15.3 liters on the smooth evening ring road. A fun fact shared in the car owners' forum: removing the roof rack can reduce fuel consumption by 0.8 liters. The fuel cap suggests using No. 0 diesel, and mixing with other grades may increase fuel consumption by about 3% due to incomplete combustion, as explained by the mechanic.
