Now, every future car owner before buying a car carefully compares not only the characteristics, but also the amount of fuel absorbed. Due to the fact that gasoline prices in Russia are constantly growing, this factor is sometimes the key to saving money throughout the entire operation of the car. The big expense of fuel also is one of the basic reasons for the reference to experts, but frequently, especially beginners, incorrectly make calculations, and dishonest masters in such situation earn, doing nothing.
In addition to the human factor, the reason can be the technical condition of the car. And before you say that your car has a large fuel consumption, let's figure out what affects these indicators. It:
- engine power;
- terrain relief;
- pressure in the wheels;
- Optimum selection of transmission for movement;
- the manner of driving.
In fact, there is no universal way to reduce fuel consumption. Everything depends not only on the car, but also on the driver. For several years of observation, car owners have identified several factors for economical driving. First, the car should move smoothly, without sudden acceleration, and then braking under the traffic lights. Every time you start to slow down after the acceleration, this leads not only to over-consumption of fuel and unnecessary load on the engine, but also to the wear of brake pads. Secondly, it is recommended from the slopes or along a straight line to start the car in advance. This will minimize the negative effect of the first option. For example, if you see in the distance that only the red light has turned on, immediately go to "Neutral", the speed will gradually decrease, and as a result you either do not have to brake, because the green will light up, or the high fuel consumption will be justified by a smooth stop Near the stop line.
Today, especially in large cities, it is increasingly possible to see a picture when drivers squeeze the maximum speed to overtake 2-3 cars in front of a traffic light for the sake of the nearest place to the stop line, and then brake. Unfortunately, if such a ride happens all the time, then it's a huge load on the engine and the braking system, which naturally leads to frequent breakdowns. This can be attributed to inadequate training in driving schools, where, in addition to memorizing exam questions, sometimes nothing is taught.
Let's talk about cars of family Lada. The high fuel consumption of VAZ 2109 can be caused by a number of reasons, and the solution to the problem can be very different from whether the carburetor or injector machine is yours. It is generally believed that cars with MCPs are more economical, if properly driven, but it was true more than 10 years ago. On modern cars equipped with automatic transmission, if the mode is correctly selected, the electronics can compare, and sometimes surpass, the mechanics in economy. The high fuel consumption of VAZ 2106 could often be reduced only with the optimal switching, but on modern models of cars such a strategy is no longer needed.