The main task in winter is not to reduce fuel consumption, but to prevent overspending. To do this, it is necessary to especially monitor the car, not only in the winter, but also throughout its entire period of operation.
It is necessary
- - new engine oil;
- - spark plug;
- - car barometer.
Instructions
Step 1
Carry out a technical inspection of your vehicle before the onset of the winter period. It makes sense to take measures to reduce fuel consumption in winter only on a serviceable car. When the vehicle is moving, the friction linings of the brake pads should not scrape along the drums and discs, the bearings of the running gear should rotate easily. It is also necessary to adjust the ignition and power systems. Change spark plugs if you haven't done so in a while. Thus, you will save up to 5% on gasoline.
Step 2
Check the air filter. If you lift it up and see in the light that the light does not pass, then it must be replaced. A dirty filter obstructs normal air flow to the inside of the motor. Therefore, more fuel is burned.
Step 3
Fill the engine with low viscosity synthetic and semi-synthetic engine oils. Compared to mineral oils, synthetic oils reduce fuel consumption by 6%.
Step 4
Try not to drive your car at high revs. The lower the engine speed, the lower the fuel consumption.
Step 5
Drive smoothly, without sudden braking, unexpected starts at traffic lights. Learn to drive smoothly by anticipating and preparing for each stop.
Step 6
Even during short stops, it is worth turning off the engine. This is especially true for parking in front of railway tracks. As for the starter, in modern cars it is designed for several tens of thousands of starts.
Step 7
Monitor tire pressure. Flat tires increase gas mileage by up to 10%. This is especially true for winter tires with a hard tread. In addition to increased fuel consumption, this reduces the life of the wheels themselves.
Step 8
Do not carry extra cargo in the car. Every 100 kg of excess weight increases gasoline consumption by 0.7 liters per 100 km.
