The ZIL 130 car for the history of its existence has established itself only from the best side. It is unpretentious, has good dynamic characteristics, but fuel costs account for most of the funds spent on car maintenance. But it is quite possible to reduce fuel consumption, but this is provided that the car is completely technically sound.
Instructions
Step 1
Check the air filter first. Take it off, look at the skylight. If the filter does not transmit light at all, then it must be replaced. A clogged filter is unusable, it restricts the flow of air entering the engine, due to which much more fuel is burned.
Step 2
Replace the engine oil with a lighter one, based on synthetics and semi-synthetics. Compared to conventional viscosity oils, this oil will reduce fuel consumption by 6%. Measure the tire pressure, as under-inflated ramps increase rolling resistance, which in turn wastes too much fuel. Measure the pressure only on cold tires. If it is 0.3 bars above the norm, it will help to save more.
Step 3
Avoid braking too hard. This increases the load on the machine components, which also increases fuel consumption. Pay close attention to the traffic situation so that you can slow down at the right time. Fuel is wasted on unnecessarily abrupt starts, because too large portions of fuel are fed into the cylinders. Drive off smoothly. Do not use overdrive at low speeds. It will also significantly increase your savings.
Step 4
The switched on air conditioner consumes from 5 to 20% of fuel. It is better to open the windows as much as possible. Although this will not save you from dust outside, and it will be hotter in the cab than when the air conditioner is operating, but at a critical moment you will be able to hold out to refueling.
Step 5
Monitor the health of your car. Malfunctions in the ignition system, dirty candles, poor wiring - this is a loss of 30-40% of gasoline. If you yourself are poorly versed in technology, contact the professionals. After all, the fight against great "gluttony" is possible only on a serviceable and well-oiled machine. When driving, they must not scratch the friction linings of the brake pads on drums and discs when driving. The bearings of the chassis should rotate easily, the power supply and ignition systems should be debugged, and the compression in the engine cylinders should be normal.
