The importance of calculating the fuel consumption rate

Going on a long trip, or planning a family budget, any driver asks the question of how to calculate the consumption of gasoline. Let's look at this topic in detail.

Fuel consumption rates are set for different brands of cars individually and depend on many nuances, for example, on the technical condition of the car. In order to calculate the fuel consumption rates as accurately as possible, the following details must be considered:

1. If the temperature on the street is above 30 degrees below zero, do not warm up the car for more than two minutes.

2. Check the air filter, and if a malfunction is found, replace it immediately. With the exhausted air filter, the fuel consumption rate is increased several times.

3. Do not overclock or drastically reduce the speed of the car unnecessarily. Observe the optimum speed, for general purpose vehicles it will be equal to 80 - 90 km / h.

4. Measure the CO content (carbon monoxide) when idling at 2500 rpm. If the CO level is seriously elevated, you should consult a specialist.

5. Many will be surprised, but the rate of fuel consumption depends on correct and timely gear changes. Very often drivers to reduce the acceleration time switch the last gear ahead of time, which significantly affects the degree of wear of the gearbox and the rate of consumption of gasoline.

6. Watch for pressure in the wheels. At a pressure below the norm, the consumption of gasoline will increase.

7. If the car is on an inclined surface, do not hold it with the accelerator pedal and clutch. The manual brake is much safer and more useful for the technical condition of the machine.

8. Open glasses at a speed of more than 55 km / h also affect fuel consumption. The more open the glass and the higher the speed - the more gasoline will be consumed.

We looked at the details that could affect the amount of gasoline consumed, now let's talk about the methods used to calculate the fuel consumption rate, there are two of them:

1. Using an on-board computer.
Progress does not stand still, and thanks to it, most machines are now equipped with on-board computers. On them, drivers can easily see the exact distance traveled, and the remaining amount of gasoline, and the amount of gasoline that was consumed, and, of course, the rate of fuel consumption. But these indicators can be trusted if the car is completely technically sound, and all the above nuances are taken into account.

2. Using a simple algorithm.
Is your car in excellent condition? Then follow the following simple instruction:
- Fill the fuel tank completely.

- Reset the counter on the speedometer, showing how far the car has traveled.

- Given all the details, and preferably on a flat road, use up a full tank of gasoline.

- Further, the number of kilometers passed, divide by the number of liters of gasoline in the tank. The resulting number will be equal to the rate of fuel consumption.

If your path will run along a hilly terrain, consider the following errors:

1. The lowlands (height above sea level - 250 - 850 meters) - an error of 5%.

2. Medium altitude (height above sea level - 850 - 2000 meters) - an error of 10%.

3. High altitude (height above sea level - 2000 - 3000 meters) - an error of 15%.

4. High altitude (altitude above 3000 meters) - an error of 20%.

On city roads with obstacles, traffic jams and traffic lights, it is desirable to consider the following errors:

1. The population of the city to 250 thousand people - an error of up to 10%.

2. The population of the city to 1 million people - an error of up to 15%.

3. The population of the city to 3 million people - an error of up to 20%.

4. The population of the city is over 3 million people - an error of up to 25%.

Calculation of the fuel consumption rate should not be neglected, since this information will greatly help in planning any travel or family budget.