Why is the fuel consumption of the Leiling Hybrid increasing?
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Hybrid models ultimately still rely on an engine, strictly speaking, they are still fuel-powered vehicles. Therefore, fuel consumption in winter will increase just like in conventional fuel vehicles. There are two main reasons for the increased fuel consumption: heating demand and engine warm-up. High fuel consumption in the Leiling Hybrid is generally caused by the following situations: fuel consumption and driving conditions: fuel consumption is related to many factors such as driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance conditions, and vehicle load; large mileage gap: a significant mileage gap is also an issue, as there are too many factors affecting fuel consumption; driving habits: such as driving habits (sudden acceleration, sudden braking, coasting in neutral, speed and gear mismatch), low tire pressure, poor-quality engine oil, ignition system failure, and electrical control system failure, all of which can increase the vehicle's fuel consumption.
I've been driving a Levin Hybrid for five years, and recently noticed an increase in fuel consumption. Here are some common reasons: when the weather gets colder, the engine starts more frequently to warm up, and the hybrid system automatically burns more fuel to maintain temperature. It's normal for winter fuel consumption to be 1-2 liters higher than in summer. If you've been making lots of short trips recently where the battery doesn't have time to fully charge before the engine starts, fuel consumption will be even higher. Low tire pressure is particularly fuel-intensive - last time my tire pressure dropped to 2.0, it added 0.8 liters per 100 km, so remember to check tire pressure monthly. Another factor is battery aging, especially after four or five years - as the small battery's charging capacity declines, the engine will start more frequently to compensate. Finally, examine your driving habits: sudden acceleration and braking can make power transitions less smooth, and pressing the accelerator past one-third will forcibly start the engine.
