Why Does Driving in Summer Consume More Fuel?
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Here are the reasons why driving consumes more fuel in summer: 1. Issues with spark plugs or ignition coils: If spark plugs have been used for too long, they can lead to increased fuel consumption. This is because damaged spark plugs reduce ignition energy, resulting in significantly higher gasoline consumption. 2. Oxygen sensor failure: The oxygen sensor is a ceramic component located on the engine's exhaust pipe, used to detect and control the ratio of oxygen to fuel. Once it malfunctions, the computer of the electronic fuel injection system cannot obtain information about the oxygen concentration in the exhaust pipe, often causing the mixture in the engine to become too rich, which also increases fuel consumption.