For several decades, the KAMAZ vehicle has been considered one of the most popular cargo vehicles in Russia and in neighboring countries. KAMAZ trucks are used in almost all spheres of the national economy, as military equipment, and these vehicles have repeatedly become prize-winners of international rallies.
KAMAZ is an excellent assistant and a real worker of the national economy, this car is extremely reliable, besides, it has excellent cross-country ability, which is almost the most important factor in the conditions of Russian roads. However, this vehicle also has its drawbacks, of which the most important is fuel consumption. KAMAZ, however, like most heavy-weight vehicles, consumes from 30 to 40 liters of fuel per hundred kilometers, and this indicator can hardly be called economical.
A bit of theory
According to statistics, fuel consumption directly depends on the weight of the car. With regard to KAMAZ vehicles, the following examples can be cited: "People's Worker" KAMAZ 55102 at full load (7 tons) and a speed of 80 km / h consumes up to 31 liters of fuel per 100 km, and the model with the index 55111, the carrying capacity of which is 13 tons, can "Eat" and 39-40 liters for every hundred.
Taking into account these figures, the specialists of the Kama Automobile Plant are constantly working to reduce the fuel consumption of their "brainchild" by improving the engine and other components. Will they be able to make the car more economical - time will tell, but for now the driver must rely only on himself, namely, on his driving skills.
How to reduce fuel consumption by driving
It turns out that it is quite possible to reduce fuel consumption at KAMAZ, but for this it is necessary to follow some driving rules. You need to start driving such a car only after the engine has completely warmed up. When driving, it is advisable to avoid sudden jerks and sudden braking.
On the descent, you should increase the speed (accelerate well). If the road goes uphill behind it, the car will overcome the rise due to inertia and thus the engine will save fuel.
It is necessary to choose the best route in such a way that traffic lights and other areas where it is necessary to slow down or even stop movement for a while are on the way as seldom as possible. Frequent braking and starting off significantly increases fuel consumption.
The operation of lighting devices also affects fuel consumption, so they need to be turned on only when necessary. The same goes for the car radio.
In addition, the malfunctioning condition of the car can also affect fuel consumption, therefore it is recommended to carry out its maintenance within the terms set by the manufacturer.
