What to Do When Your Car Consumes Too Much Fuel?
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Reasons and solutions for the increasing fuel consumption of a car during driving are as follows: 1. Increased carbon deposits in the car: Drivers frequently press the accelerator and brake forcefully during driving, which over time leads to increased carbon deposits, resulting in weakened power and increased fuel consumption. Solution: Clean the carbon deposits. 2. The AC button is left on for a long time. The AC button represents the air conditioning compressor, and keeping it on for extended periods can unknowingly increase fuel consumption. Solution: Turn off the AC button when the air conditioning is not in use. 3. Faulty oxygen sensor, causing delays or errors in the transmission of information within the car's system, leading to excessive fuel supply, incomplete fuel combustion, and increased fuel consumption. Solution: Clean or replace the oxygen sensor promptly. 4. Excessive dirt on the car's chassis. Not cleaning the car's chassis for a long time can cause the car to accumulate a lot of dirt, which invisibly increases the car's weight and easily leads to higher fuel consumption. Solution: Inspect the chassis and clean it regularly.
I recently noticed a sharp increase in my car's fuel consumption, likely due to poor driving habits. Previously, I often accelerated abruptly and braked hard, especially in congested areas with frequent stop-and-go, putting heavy load on the engine and wasting fuel. Now, I've adjusted my strategy: in the city, I avoid peak hours and plan routes with fewer traffic lights by taking main roads; on highways, I use cruise control to maintain a steady speed of 80-100 km/h; I warm up the engine for a minute or two before driving to avoid high revs when cold; unnecessary electrical devices like seat heaters are turned off; I check tire pressure monthly to ensure it's optimal, as low pressure increases rolling resistance and fuel consumption. I also cleared out unnecessary items from the trunk to reduce weight. By sticking to these habits, my fuel efficiency has improved noticeably, and the driving experience has become smoother.
