It is believed that the increased fuel consumption accounted for the cold season. Many car owners are surprised when faced with a similar problem in the summer. In fact, this situation has a number of objective reasons.
It is particularly important to soberly assess how much your car consumes gasoline at preparation for the long roadAs well as the need to pre-plan a route and choose a place to refuel.
driving style. In the summer tempted to press the "gas" and dispersed on a flat, especially a country, road without fear to get, in view of weather conditions to skid. Changing the speed limit (100-110 km / h instead of the "cruising speed" in the 75-90 km / h), frequent field trips on major highways - all increase fuel consumption by 10-15%.
Using the air conditioner. In the heat of the use of the cooling system - the real salvation, because in a stuffy and hot sun inside the vehicle may simply be a bad thing. Depending on the engine model, the air conditioner selects his 1-10% of capacity. Trying to compensate for the loss of traction, it is necessary to press harder on the gas pedal, respectively, fuel consumption increases.
Open windows.If the air conditioner in the car there, or you do not want to use it, we have to open the windows and sunroof. This affects the aerodynamic drag and directly dependent on his consumption of gasoline.
The purity of the air filter. Another reason the machine "eats" more - the purity of the air filter. Dust, dirt, midges scoring system lacks air motor, the thrust on the wheel of this falls, respectively, press on the "gas have stronger by increasing the flow rate of liquid fuel.
We recommend that you follow our simple guidelines, which help reduce costs and save money on gasoline.
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