One of the most popular domestically produced SUVs is the Niva. This vehicle is capable of overcoming significant obstacles. It is pleasantly surprised by its low cost and practicality. However, almost every owner of the Niva is interested in the question - how to reduce fuel consumption.
Necessary
- - a set of tire pressure sensors;
- - a new program for flashing;
- - new spare parts for suspension repair.
Instructions
Step 1
Free your car from excess cargo. Niva is a very spacious car with a large trunk. Therefore, over time, a considerable amount of unnecessary things can accumulate. They do not interfere with comfortable movement, but they create excess weight. The more the car weighs, the more power the engine has to develop, that is, there is an excessive consumption of fuel. Try not to carry bags of potatoes or sets of old rubber with you all the time. Monitor the ground clearance of your vehicle. A decrease in ground clearance may indicate a malfunction of the suspension, which must be repaired as soon as possible.
Step 2
Monitor tire pressure. Very often, flat tires are a direct cause of excessive fuel consumption. The thing is that the engine has to spend power not only to move the car, but also to overcome the resistance of the flat tires. Therefore, fuel consumption begins to rise sharply. Check the tire pressure before every ride. To avoid running around with the pump every time, purchase and install a set of pressure sensors. They are easily installed in place of the caps and allow you to constantly see the air pressure in each tire on the screen of a small monitor.
Step 3
Try changing your driving style. Try to drive live broadcasts. Do not exceed the maximum permitted driving speed. Try to brake the car with a downshift. If you change your driving style, you will notice how fuel consumption will decrease significantly.
Step 4
Install a new engine management program, that is, fill the car's brain with a new firmware. This method is only suitable for the injection version of the Niva. It is good in that it allows you to choose the ratio that is most convenient for you in terms of consumption and power. If you want to get the lowest fuel consumption, then you have to sacrifice power. It is best to entrust the flashing of the electronic control unit to specialists.
