Volkswagen Polo Fuel Efficiency Experience Sharing - Experienced Drivers
2024-09-11 14:53:27
In the current environment, everything is rising except for wages. Recently, a car enthusiast inquired about how to reduce fuel consumption, but in fact, it is quite difficult to do so. We can only try to save as much as possible and avoid unnecessary waste. An experienced driver shared some tips for saving money when using a car. Today, I will combine the views of this experienced driver friend with my personal POLO driving experience to form an article on driving fuel efficiency for everyone to share.
The first tip for saving fuel: try to avoid wasting air conditioning during high temperatures in summer
The hot weather in Chengdu this year is uncomfortable for people. The first point is to talk about fuel-efficient tips for driving in high temperatures during summer:
In the hot weather conditions of summer, we should try to find a basement or a place away from direct sunlight when driving out for parking. If the security of the parking lot is guaranteed, we can lower the four windows to leave gaps and avoid indoor high temperatures. Due to the high temperature inside the cab, we usually start the vehicle in place, turn on the air conditioning to cool down before driving. Prolonged cooling of the engine and vehicle can lead to increased fuel consumption.
In hot summer weather, avoid using air conditioning in the car for long periods of time and rest while listening to music. To be honest, this method of stationary driving not only consumes fuel, but also easily causes carbon deposits in the car. It is recommended to rest in the car by finding a cool place, opening the doors and windows for ventilation, or finding a place to cool down, which is both fuel-efficient and healthy.
Fuel saving tip 2: Good vehicle condition
1. Regularly inspect and maintain your car
A car that wants low fuel consumption must first have good conditions. Maintenance is closely related to fuel consumption, and poorly maintained engines can increase fuel consumption by 15% -20%. Therefore, regular engine maintenance is necessary.
Choosing the correct grade of engine oil, regularly changing engine oil, and using spark plugs can all help maintain fuel consumption at an economically stable level.
According to the maintenance manual, it is recommended to regularly replace the engine air filter and fuel filter
Air filter blockage: It can lead to low intake efficiency, just like when we wear masks and breathe less freely, insufficient air entering the cylinder can cause incomplete combustion. Part of the gasoline is wasted, which increases fuel consumption.
Dirty and clogged gasoline filter: It can affect oil pressure, cause poor fuel injection due to insufficient pressure, and also result in incomplete combustion.
Maintain reasonable tire pressure:
Maintaining reasonable tire pressure can help save fuel. The general tire pressure is between 2.3-2.5 bar, and my POLO is basically 2.4, which can ensure comfort while also considering fuel consumption.
The third point of fuel saving technique: good driving habits
The word 'stability' should be the top priority, do not drive violently. Rapid acceleration and sudden braking are the two most fuel-efficient operations.
Avoid the operation of taking off and starting with floor oil. When accelerating and starting, the instantaneous fuel consumption can reach over 20 liters, and there is a process of enriching the mixture during acceleration. In order to ensure sufficient power output, the computer will control multiple fuel injections. So if the accelerator is pressed too deeply when starting, the fuel consumption will be higher. The action of starting alone requires more fuel for those who drive aggressively than for those who drive gently.
Fuel saving tip four: Try to reduce the load on the car as much as possible
Excess items on a car can increase its load, which in turn increases fuel consumption. To save fuel, it is necessary to promptly clean up unnecessary objects on the car and reduce its load.
Fuel saving tip five: Plan reasonably and avoid congestion
I deeply understand that encountering traffic jams can significantly increase fuel consumption. Once on the Chengnan Expressway (Chengdu Nanchong), the traffic jam lasted for 5 hours longer than normal, and fuel consumption increased by nearly two-thirds. Choosing a reasonable driving route can reduce idle time and fuel waste.Utilize real-time traffic information through navigation to select the optimal route plan.
The first tip for saving fuel: try to avoid wasting air conditioning during high temperatures in summer
The hot weather in Chengdu this year is uncomfortable for people. The first point is to talk about fuel-efficient tips for driving in high temperatures during summer:
In the hot weather conditions of summer, we should try to find a basement or a place away from direct sunlight when driving out for parking. If the security of the parking lot is guaranteed, we can lower the four windows to leave gaps and avoid indoor high temperatures. Due to the high temperature inside the cab, we usually start the vehicle in place, turn on the air conditioning to cool down before driving. Prolonged cooling of the engine and vehicle can lead to increased fuel consumption.
In hot summer weather, avoid using air conditioning in the car for long periods of time and rest while listening to music. To be honest, this method of stationary driving not only consumes fuel, but also easily causes carbon deposits in the car. It is recommended to rest in the car by finding a cool place, opening the doors and windows for ventilation, or finding a place to cool down, which is both fuel-efficient and healthy.
Fuel saving tip 2: Good vehicle condition
1. Regularly inspect and maintain your car
A car that wants low fuel consumption must first have good conditions. Maintenance is closely related to fuel consumption, and poorly maintained engines can increase fuel consumption by 15% -20%. Therefore, regular engine maintenance is necessary.
Choosing the correct grade of engine oil, regularly changing engine oil, and using spark plugs can all help maintain fuel consumption at an economically stable level.
According to the maintenance manual, it is recommended to regularly replace the engine air filter and fuel filter
Air filter blockage: It can lead to low intake efficiency, just like when we wear masks and breathe less freely, insufficient air entering the cylinder can cause incomplete combustion. Part of the gasoline is wasted, which increases fuel consumption.
Dirty and clogged gasoline filter: It can affect oil pressure, cause poor fuel injection due to insufficient pressure, and also result in incomplete combustion.
Maintain reasonable tire pressure:
Maintaining reasonable tire pressure can help save fuel. The general tire pressure is between 2.3-2.5 bar, and my POLO is basically 2.4, which can ensure comfort while also considering fuel consumption.
The third point of fuel saving technique: good driving habits
The word 'stability' should be the top priority, do not drive violently. Rapid acceleration and sudden braking are the two most fuel-efficient operations.
Avoid the operation of taking off and starting with floor oil. When accelerating and starting, the instantaneous fuel consumption can reach over 20 liters, and there is a process of enriching the mixture during acceleration. In order to ensure sufficient power output, the computer will control multiple fuel injections. So if the accelerator is pressed too deeply when starting, the fuel consumption will be higher. The action of starting alone requires more fuel for those who drive aggressively than for those who drive gently.
Fuel saving tip four: Try to reduce the load on the car as much as possible
Excess items on a car can increase its load, which in turn increases fuel consumption. To save fuel, it is necessary to promptly clean up unnecessary objects on the car and reduce its load.
Fuel saving tip five: Plan reasonably and avoid congestion
I deeply understand that encountering traffic jams can significantly increase fuel consumption. Once on the Chengnan Expressway (Chengdu Nanchong), the traffic jam lasted for 5 hours longer than normal, and fuel consumption increased by nearly two-thirds. Choosing a reasonable driving route can reduce idle time and fuel waste.Utilize real-time traffic information through navigation to select the optimal route plan.