High fuel consumption is the result of various reasons. It could be because of a malfunction of the car, and in poor adjustment of components, and in general congestion, as well as in your driving style. By identifying the reasons for the "gluttony" of the car and making some improvements, you can reduce fuel consumption by up to 20 percent.
Necessary
On-board computer, auto mechanic services
Instructions
Step 1
In order to diagnose your car, it will be convenient to use the on-board computer. They are sold as accessories and are installed on any car model (except for very old ones). This is not a superfluous thing at all: in addition to the current fuel consumption, it also shows other useful information.
By observing the readings of the on-board computer, you can see what is the reason for the high fuel consumption.
If your driving style can be called aggressive (sharp jerks from traffic lights to traffic lights with sharp braking), then most likely this is the reason. A sharp overclocking almost doubles the consumption, you can easily see this on a computer.
If you are ready to change your driving style, do so first.
Step 2
Do a visual inspection of the car. Spoilers, rear wings, improvised decorative elements, "fly swatter" affect fuel consumption significantly. It is better to get rid of them. You shouldn't carry your roof rack with you if you don't use it every day. It increases consumption by 10-15%.
Step 3
Monitor the condition of the machine. There are a lot of units that affect fuel consumption, even if they are not directly related to this. Change oil, air filters, rubber, spark plugs in time. Adjust the thermostat, wheel alignment, tire pressure, and idle speed. Be sure to check for vapors on the gas cap.
Step 4
There are also emergency ways to reduce fuel consumption. Using them on a daily basis is quite uncomfortable, but to hold out until refueling is more than useful. If gasoline runs out, then close the windows (windage will disappear) and turn off the air conditioner. This alone will help reduce consumption by 15-20%. Slow down to 90 km / h. This speed on country roads is optimal in terms of fuel consumption.
