Why is the fuel consumption of Changan Shenqi T20 so high?

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VonTeagan
07/29/25 9:16pm
Here are the specific reasons for high vehicle fuel consumption: Affected by temperature: causing fuel consumption fluctuations. In winter when temperatures are low, fuel consumption tends to increase. Long-term lack of maintenance: Dirty engine oil and air filters can also lead to increased fuel consumption. Dirty oil causes poor lubrication, increasing resistance in various moving parts of the engine, requiring more energy to overcome the resistance, thus increasing fuel consumption. Insufficient tire pressure: Low tire pressure increases the contact area between the tires and the ground, increasing friction, which means greater driving resistance and higher fuel consumption. Excessive carbon deposits in the vehicle: Carbon deposits commonly accumulate in the throttle body, fuel injectors, intake ducts, and piston tops. Excessive carbon deposits in any of these areas can lead to incomplete combustion, thereby increasing fuel consumption.
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