Why does the Camry's urban fuel consumption exceed 20 liters?
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Oil is too thick, traffic congestion, and heavy throttle usage. Below is a related introduction about the Camry: 1. Advantages: Elegant appearance, user-friendly features, various controls and cruise control on the steering wheel. Electric seats, air conditioning, and good sound effects, headlight cleaning is quite practical, excellent acceleration performance. Fuel consumption is not high. 2. Disadvantages: Loud noise outside the car at idle, severe engine vibration, poor anti-glare effect of the rearview mirror, low efficiency of the automatic transmission, relatively weak rear-wheel double-wishbone suspension, mechanical hydraulic power steering is relatively outdated among peers, and poor handling.
I also encountered this issue when I first drove my Camry. The city fuel consumption suddenly soared to over 20, which was quite alarming. I analyzed that it was mainly due to driving habits—stepping on the gas too hard and braking too abruptly. Such actions cause the engine to repeatedly accelerate, consuming more fuel. Additionally, stop-and-go traffic leads to prolonged idling, wasting fuel. You should check the tire pressure; low pressure increases rolling resistance, naturally raising fuel consumption. Also, old or severely carbon-fouled spark plugs reduce ignition efficiency. Using the AC in summer adds extra burden. I recommend recording your trips and using an app to monitor driving habits—drive more steadily and avoid speeding. If the issue persists, take it for repair, focusing on the oxygen sensor, as a faulty one can cause excessive fuel consumption. Don’t delay—high fuel consumption damages the car and costs money.
