What to Do About High Fuel Consumption in Nissan Sylphy?

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ArthurRose
07/29/25 7:22am
Solutions for high fuel consumption in Nissan Sylphy: Maintain good driving habits, promptly address issues such as excessive engine carbon deposits, cylinder misfires, or oxygen sensor malfunctions. For new cars, due to the higher friction resistance of new components during operation compared to normal conditions, fuel consumption will also be relatively high, but it will normalize after the car's break-in period. The Nissan Sylphy is a compact car under Dongfeng Nissan, with dimensions of 4641 mm in length, 1815 mm in width, and 1450 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2712 mm. In terms of suspension, the Nissan Sylphy features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension.
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DiLucille
08/12/25 10:41am
A few days ago, my Nissan Sylphy's fuel consumption suddenly soared to 9 liters per 100 kilometers, which really startled me. Reflecting on my driving habits, I realized my frequent hard acceleration and sudden braking were causing extra engine fuel consumption. I started adjusting my approach: maintaining smooth driving in urban areas, releasing the accelerator early before red lights; keeping highway speeds around 80 km/h, avoiding exceeding 100 km/h. I also checked basic maintenance - tire pressure was low, so I inflated them to normal levels; the air filter was clogged with dust, so I replaced it myself; and confirmed the engine oil wasn't degraded, replacing it promptly. Regarding load, I used to keep fitness equipment in the trunk adding weight, but now it's cleared out. These changes brought fuel consumption down to 7 liters, saving significant fuel costs and extending vehicle lifespan. In summary, starting with small details and gradually improving makes problems easy to solve.
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