How to drive the most fuel-efficient
1. New car running
The new car must be run-in within the initial mileage of 3,000 kilometers. When running in a new car, pay attention to the speed of the car to be controlled within 80 kilometers per hour; try to minimize sudden acceleration and rapid deceleration.
2. Reasonable maintenance of the car – regular maintenance
You should know that cars in good condition can save 15% to 20% of fuel.
1. Air filter, gasoline filter, oil filter: Accessories need to be replaced every time you travel more than 5,000 kilometers, because air filter blockage will cause gas volume to decrease, resulting in insufficient combustion of gasoline and reduce fuel efficiency. The blockage of gasoline filter will also cause abnormal engine operation.
2. Engine oil: When adding engine oil, pay attention to the scale marked on the oil ruler. Too much engine oil will flood the crankshaft and increase resistance; too little engine oil will not be able to lubricate and seal, and may even affect engine efficiency.
3. Tire status: Low tire pressure will increase fuel consumption. According to a survey by the U.S. Department of Energy, if the tire pressure of each car is 1 lb/square inch less than the standard air pressure, the United States will consume 15 million liters of gasoline every day; regularly check whether the tire wear is even. If you find abnormal situations such as the tire is worn out or the steering wheel is not in the middle, you need to consult a professional repair shop as soon as possible.
4. Avoid over-decoration, such as spoilers, rain covers, etc., which will destroy the abundant design of the original car and increase fuel consumption; do not put many uncommon things in the trunk, increasing unnecessary load will also increase fuel consumption. Statistics show that every 1 kilogram of load will increase fuel consumption; in order to save fuel, some drivers adopt the method of turning on the air conditioner at high speed and ventilate the car windows at high speed. This is not advisable. When the vehicle speed is higher than 85 kilometers per hour, the air resistance consumption after opening the window is more than the air conditioner system, which will reduce your fuel economy index by 10%.
3. Cultivate good driving habits
1. Choose a reasonable driving state according to different road conditions: reduce emergency acceleration and deceleration and emergency turns. When driving, you should not only look at the previous car, but also see the situation of the first two or three cars at the same time, so as to take measures in advance to reduce sudden braking; do not refuel heavily, increase the same speed at a time, and the fuel consumption difference can reach 12 ml; drive at a constant speed, and maintain the most economical working conditions when possible: the engine speed is 2,000 to 3,000 rpm, and the vehicle speed is 60 to 90 km/h.
2. Shifting timing: Choose the best time to shift gears (the engine speed is between 2000 and 3000 rpm); eliminate low gear and high speed. Low gear and high speed driving often cause fuel consumption to exceed 45% of the normal value; manual car users should avoid high gear starting.
3. Reduce idle state: It is a good habit to warm the car moderately. It is recommended to let the car drive slowly for a distance. Hot the car in the spot for a long time will increase fuel consumption; operating air conditioners at long-term idle and idle states will consume fuel especially.
Share experience on how to drive a manual transmission car to save fuel
When driving a manual transmission car in the city, many car owners may have this feeling: their right hand is not idle at all, and they frequently start, change gears, accelerate and slow down. If you are a driving expert, of course it doesn’t matter. However, most drivers are not able to deal with it easily, resulting in higher fuel consumption. This also reflects the experts’ words, “The level of fuel consumption depends on driving technology.”
We know that the accelerator and brake are two major factors that control vehicle speed. If you grasp these two factors well, not only can you save fuel, but it will also reduce the loss of vehicle parts and extend the service life of the car. However, how to understand the speed control of the accelerator and brake, and how to operate to save fuel, drivers who have been driving at the driving school for many years have summarized many driving skills, so you can give it a try.
Road condition 1: You need to park 100 meters ahead, the current gear is 3rd gear
Fuel-saving tips: quickly raise 4 gears, then slide with gear
When you drive, you must first clarify the current road conditions, what road conditions determine what driving methods: what is the vision ahead, other motor vehicles, non-motor vehicles, pedestrians, road conditions, etc. Depending on the road conditions, the driving methods are also different.
Parking 100 meters ahead without barriers, the current gear is 3 gears and the speed is 40 km/h. Is it like this to run these 100 meters, or should I first step on the accelerator to increase the speed to 50 km/h, or even 60 km/h in the shortest time, and then move up to 4 gears?
The answer is the latter. But it should be noted that after upgrading to 4 gears, do not refuel, but slide in 4 gears until the end of 100 meters. So, to a certain extent, not all deep throttles are required to consume fuel. Of course, the moment you step on the accelerator is fuel-intensive, but this will gain time for economic driving (sliding without stepping on the accelerator). The subsequent economic driving speed will win back the amount of fuel wasted due to instant refueling. From the entire driving process, it is still fuel-efficient.
Road condition 2: When the distance between you and the car in front is not enough to rise to 3rd gear
Fuel-saving tips: refuel in 2 gears and switch to neutral car slide
What should you do when the distance and speed of your car in front are not enough to rise to 3rd gear, but driving in 2nd gear seems too low?
"At this time, you can put it in 2nd gear, and then step on the accelerator deeply. At this time, do not move into 3rd gear, but cut into neutral gear and use inertia to slide the car." Mr. Xu, a team driver with more than 20 years of driving experience, summarized this experience. "This saves fuel and does not have to put on the brakes because of the speed after being raised in 3 gears, and also saves the trouble of changing from 3 gear to neutral gear the next time you approach the car in front."
Road surface condition 3: When a red light needs to start several times
Fuel-saving tips: Use 1 gear to refuel, hang in neutral gear and slide
During peak hours of get off work, when crossing the bustling sections, you often encounter a few red lights, which means you need to start several times. In this case, how can you drive more fuel-efficient?
According to experience, Mr. Zhao, a car friend, said: "For this relatively short distance, you can start with the first gear and not hang in the second gear. Instead, refuel in the first gear a little deeper and then switch to neutral gear. When you are slid, you can brake according to the distance of the car in front at any time, or let the car slide to stop according to inertia."
But it should be noted that the choice of "neutral slip" or "with slip" cannot be generalized. Of course, you can have a barrier slip in the 3 and 4 gears, but it is difficult to have a barrier slip in the actual operation of 1 and 2 gears, so you can only slide in the neutral gear.
Road condition 4: Congested road surface, stop and go
Fuel-saving tips: lightly press the accelerator and release it, then step on it again
When you are approaching an intersection or peak, you often have to stop and go around, and you need to deal with it ingeniously.
Braking is crucial to the speed control. Braking can lower the vehicle speed, but the way to slow down is not only one way to brake, but the accelerator is also a way to control the vehicle speed. Loosening the throttle or not pressing the throttle is sometimes a better way to slow down than the brakes.
"One of the driving principle is that if you can use the accelerator to slow down, you don't need to brake to slow down." Taxi driver Master Liu said that according to the road conditions ahead, you should be expected to loosen the accelerator with a barrier in advance. When you have to brake, Master Liu recommends: It is best to step on it lightly and then release it first, and then step on it again. Although pointing the brakes will make people sitting in the car feel a little bit, it is good for the vehicle. It avoids the problems of brake pads worn and overheating due to constant braking. The braking effect after overheating is reduced.
1. New car running
The new car must be run-in within the initial mileage of 3,000 kilometers. When running in a new car, pay attention to the speed of the car to be controlled within 80 kilometers per hour; try to minimize sudden acceleration and rapid deceleration.
2. Reasonable maintenance of the car – regular maintenance
You should know that cars in good condition can save 15% to 20% of fuel.
1. Air filter, gasoline filter, oil filter: Accessories need to be replaced every time you travel more than 5,000 kilometers, because air filter blockage will cause gas volume to decrease, resulting in insufficient combustion of gasoline and reduce fuel efficiency. The blockage of gasoline filter will also cause abnormal engine operation.
2. Engine oil: When adding engine oil, pay attention to the scale marked on the oil ruler. Too much engine oil will flood the crankshaft and increase resistance; too little engine oil will not be able to lubricate and seal, and may even affect engine efficiency.
3. Tire status: Low tire pressure will increase fuel consumption. According to a survey by the U.S. Department of Energy, if the tire pressure of each car is 1 lb/square inch less than the standard air pressure, the United States will consume 15 million liters of gasoline every day; regularly check whether the tire wear is even. If you find abnormal situations such as the tire is worn out or the steering wheel is not in the middle, you need to consult a professional repair shop as soon as possible.
4. Avoid over-decoration, such as spoilers, rain covers, etc., which will destroy the abundant design of the original car and increase fuel consumption; do not put many uncommon things in the trunk, increasing unnecessary load will also increase fuel consumption. Statistics show that every 1 kilogram of load will increase fuel consumption; in order to save fuel, some drivers adopt the method of turning on the air conditioner at high speed and ventilate the car windows at high speed. This is not advisable. When the vehicle speed is higher than 85 kilometers per hour, the air resistance consumption after opening the window is more than the air conditioner system, which will reduce your fuel economy index by 10%.
3. Cultivate good driving habits
1. Choose a reasonable driving state according to different road conditions: reduce emergency acceleration and deceleration and emergency turns. When driving, you should not only look at the previous car, but also see the situation of the first two or three cars at the same time, so as to take measures in advance to reduce sudden braking; do not refuel heavily, increase the same speed at a time, and the fuel consumption difference can reach 12 ml; drive at a constant speed, and maintain the most economical working conditions when possible: the engine speed is 2,000 to 3,000 rpm, and the vehicle speed is 60 to 90 km/h.
2. Shifting timing: Choose the best time to shift gears (the engine speed is between 2000 and 3000 rpm); eliminate low gear and high speed. Low gear and high speed driving often cause fuel consumption to exceed 45% of the normal value; manual car users should avoid high gear starting.
3. Reduce idle state: It is a good habit to warm the car moderately. It is recommended to let the car drive slowly for a distance. Hot the car in the spot for a long time will increase fuel consumption; operating air conditioners at long-term idle and idle states will consume fuel especially.
Share experience on how to drive a manual transmission car to save fuel
When driving a manual transmission car in the city, many car owners may have this feeling: their right hand is not idle at all, and they frequently start, change gears, accelerate and slow down. If you are a driving expert, of course it doesn’t matter. However, most drivers are not able to deal with it easily, resulting in higher fuel consumption. This also reflects the experts’ words, “The level of fuel consumption depends on driving technology.”
We know that the accelerator and brake are two major factors that control vehicle speed. If you grasp these two factors well, not only can you save fuel, but it will also reduce the loss of vehicle parts and extend the service life of the car. However, how to understand the speed control of the accelerator and brake, and how to operate to save fuel, drivers who have been driving at the driving school for many years have summarized many driving skills, so you can give it a try.
Road condition 1: You need to park 100 meters ahead, the current gear is 3rd gear
Fuel-saving tips: quickly raise 4 gears, then slide with gear
When you drive, you must first clarify the current road conditions, what road conditions determine what driving methods: what is the vision ahead, other motor vehicles, non-motor vehicles, pedestrians, road conditions, etc. Depending on the road conditions, the driving methods are also different.
Parking 100 meters ahead without barriers, the current gear is 3 gears and the speed is 40 km/h. Is it like this to run these 100 meters, or should I first step on the accelerator to increase the speed to 50 km/h, or even 60 km/h in the shortest time, and then move up to 4 gears?
The answer is the latter. But it should be noted that after upgrading to 4 gears, do not refuel, but slide in 4 gears until the end of 100 meters. So, to a certain extent, not all deep throttles are required to consume fuel. Of course, the moment you step on the accelerator is fuel-intensive, but this will gain time for economic driving (sliding without stepping on the accelerator). The subsequent economic driving speed will win back the amount of fuel wasted due to instant refueling. From the entire driving process, it is still fuel-efficient.
Road condition 2: When the distance between you and the car in front is not enough to rise to 3rd gear
Fuel-saving tips: refuel in 2 gears and switch to neutral car slide
What should you do when the distance and speed of your car in front are not enough to rise to 3rd gear, but driving in 2nd gear seems too low?
"At this time, you can put it in 2nd gear, and then step on the accelerator deeply. At this time, do not move into 3rd gear, but cut into neutral gear and use inertia to slide the car." Mr. Xu, a team driver with more than 20 years of driving experience, summarized this experience. "This saves fuel and does not have to put on the brakes because of the speed after being raised in 3 gears, and also saves the trouble of changing from 3 gear to neutral gear the next time you approach the car in front."
Road surface condition 3: When a red light needs to start several times
Fuel-saving tips: Use 1 gear to refuel, hang in neutral gear and slide
During peak hours of get off work, when crossing the bustling sections, you often encounter a few red lights, which means you need to start several times. In this case, how can you drive more fuel-efficient?
According to experience, Mr. Zhao, a car friend, said: "For this relatively short distance, you can start with the first gear and not hang in the second gear. Instead, refuel in the first gear a little deeper and then switch to neutral gear. When you are slid, you can brake according to the distance of the car in front at any time, or let the car slide to stop according to inertia."
But it should be noted that the choice of "neutral slip" or "with slip" cannot be generalized. Of course, you can have a barrier slip in the 3 and 4 gears, but it is difficult to have a barrier slip in the actual operation of 1 and 2 gears, so you can only slide in the neutral gear.
Road condition 4: Congested road surface, stop and go
Fuel-saving tips: lightly press the accelerator and release it, then step on it again
When you are approaching an intersection or peak, you often have to stop and go around, and you need to deal with it ingeniously.
Braking is crucial to the speed control. Braking can lower the vehicle speed, but the way to slow down is not only one way to brake, but the accelerator is also a way to control the vehicle speed. Loosening the throttle or not pressing the throttle is sometimes a better way to slow down than the brakes.
"One of the driving principle is that if you can use the accelerator to slow down, you don't need to brake to slow down." Taxi driver Master Liu said that according to the road conditions ahead, you should be expected to loosen the accelerator with a barrier in advance. When you have to brake, Master Liu recommends: It is best to step on it lightly and then release it first, and then step on it again. Although pointing the brakes will make people sitting in the car feel a little bit, it is good for the vehicle. It avoids the problems of brake pads worn and overheating due to constant braking. The braking effect after overheating is reduced.