As you know, a car requires investment. Drivers have to pay for repairs, maintenance, taxes, fines, toll roads and, of course, fuel. Moreover, in times of crisis, most motorists tend to save even on fuel. But sometimes its consumption starts to increase. Why is this happening?
There are 3 main types of motor fuel in Russia: gasoline, gas and diesel (diesel fuel). The consumption of any of them can increase due to various reasons. 1. Driving style affects about 50% how often a driver will need to refuel his car. Those who like to accelerate quickly, press the gas pedal to the floor, brake sharply and develop high speeds (over 110 km / h) will greatly increase the consumption of gasoline, gas or diesel fuel compared to smoother and more leisurely drivers. In addition, it increases fuel consumption and driving in an insufficiently warmed up car. Therefore, it is important to thoroughly warm up the engine before driving, no matter which gearbox you drive - manual or automatic. 2. Season of the year. In winter, the engine burns more fuel due to driving in the snow and an always-on stove. 3. Weight. The heavier the car, the more fuel it will need. A full cabin load, a clogged trunk, a trailer - all this will affect how often you have to visit a gas station. Adjustment of all components of the car. If the car is regularly serviced on time and with high quality, usually there are no problems with increased fuel consumption. But it's worth skipping the change of consumables - you have to refuel more often. Also, driving on flat tires, improper wheel balancing will also increase the consumption of gas, diesel fuel or gasoline. It is important that candles, valves, cylinders function without failures. In addition, special attention should be paid to the operation of the injector or carburetor, clutch and other critical automotive components. It should also be remembered that the permanently on dipped headlights add fuel consumption, and the switched on high beam lamps increase it even more. A working air conditioner, headwind on the highway, additional equipment (amplifiers, subwoofers), as well as all devices that are inserted into the cigarette lighter, also increase the amount of fuel consumed.
