The experience of the old driver helps cars “eat gas like they smell”

Gasoline prices is at a record high, greatly affecting the “wallet” of the wings driver. With cars, car care experience and driving skills also determine a lot to the level of fuel consumption of the car.

Here are some experiences drawn by the “old talents” to help the car save fuel significantly:

Regularly clean spark plugs, injectors, air filter

With cars using gasoline engines, spark plugs, fuel injector systems and the air entering the combustion chamber greatly affect the vehicle’s performance.

With old cars, spark plugs that have been operated for a long time will ignite poorly, affecting the combustion of fuel in the combustion chamber. If the injector system is blocked, it will not inject “fresh”, leading to incomplete burning of fuel, causing fuel consumption.

Parts such as spark plugs, injectors, and air filters need to be cleaned periodically, especially for old cars.

Therefore, experienced drivers regularly check and periodically clean spark plugs and injectors to keep the car running smoothly and economically. In addition, the car air filter is a part that is also regularly cleaned by drivers to provide the most secure air combustion chamber.

Pay attention to oil, coolant

Lubricant and oil cooling water Also very interested by “old talent” because cars operate with high intensity but lack of cooling water, poor quality oil can easily lead to engine overheating, causing cars to consume more fuel than usual.

If the lubricant is always recommended to be changed periodically and with the correct type, the cooling water should be checked regularly to ensure that the water level is always sufficient. When the coolant is lower than the “Min” level, it should be added in time to prevent the engine from overheating.

Experts recommend that you use standard coolant to achieve the highest efficiency, avoiding the use of filtered water to cool the car as much as possible.

Don’t let the tire be too low

Too little tires make the area in contact with the road larger, friction also increases significantly, causing the car to consume more fuel. Therefore, drivers need to check the correct tire pressure according to the manufacturer’s recommendations and supplement as soon as there are signs of underinflation.

Usually, the standard tire pressure is listed in the owner’s manual or printed on the sticker on the car door. Some types also have this number printed directly on the tire.

When detecting an underinflated tire, the driver needs to add it immediately.

Do not carry heavy loads, leave unnecessary things

Everyone knows that the lighter the car, the less fuel consumption will be. Therefore, it is not recommended to carry more than the permissible load and number of people.

In fact, some people have a habit of leaving everything available in the car even though they may never use it. The old drivers advise that, from time to time, it is necessary to “generally clean” their car, especially cleaning up unnecessary but cumbersome things in the trunk such as mineral water tanks, oil cans, .. . and keep them at home.

In addition, parts such as metal bumpers, roof racks, … also make the daily car load significantly more, so please consider when installing them on the vehicle.

Use your air conditioner properly

Air conditioning is the leading cause of fuel consumption in cars, especially in the hot season. According to some studies, turning on the air conditioner continuously in the summer can burn 15-20% more fuel. Thus, a small car can consume an average of 1-2 liters of gasoline per 100km.

For air conditioning 26-27 degrees Celsius, combined with the air intake mode in the car will help save fuel.

Experts advise that, when the outdoor temperature is not too hot, it is not necessary to turn on the air conditioner. And when it’s hot, it’s necessary to set the temperature of the air conditioner at an appropriate level. The ideal temperature is around 26-27 degrees Celsius combined with the intake of air in the car.

Go at the gas station, maintain the rpm no more than 2,000 rpm

The basic rule to save fuel is to always keep the accelerator pedal steady, and limit “braking fast” when on the road. With a manual transmission car, it is necessary to use the appropriate gear with the speed, to avoid going to a low gear that will consume fuel and quickly heat up the engine.

Automotive engineering experts said that, depending on the characteristics of each vehicle, the engine has different effective working areas. Normally, for cars, the working area is most efficient and fuel-efficient when the rpm is below 2,000 rpm.

Some “old talents” think that cars traveling at speeds of about 50-70 km/h are the most fuel-efficient. Therefore, you should maintain a steady speed at this range when traveling on the road, should not go too slow or too fast.

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