Driving style has a significant impact on the life of the car, noise performance and the degree of environmental pollution by exhaust gases.
Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is stationary.
If the engine is idling, it takes a significant amount of time to warm it up. Moreover, during the warm-up process, the engine is subjected to increased wear due to the high intensity of exhaust gases. Therefore, after starting the engine, be ready to leave immediately and avoid high engine speeds.
Do not open the throttle fully.
Moderate acceleration reduces fuel consumption, engine wear, and does not have a big impact on environmental pollution.
Upshift as soon as possible, do not drive the vehicle at high engine speeds unnecessarily.
The most favorable condition for minimum fuel consumption and minimum environmental pollution is driving at low engine speeds and in high gear.
For example, consumption is sometimes higher when driving in 2nd gear than when driving in the highest gear. In addition, driving at low engine speeds is a condition for reducing engine noise. That is why driving should be carried out in a higher gear whenever possible.
Switch to a lower gear only if the rhythm of the engine is disturbed.
Depending on the type of transmission installed on the vehicle, drive in high gear at speeds of 40-60 km / h on a flat road surface with the possibility of additional acceleration.
Avoid driving at high speeds.
When driving at high speeds, fuel consumption, exhaust emissions, and engine noise increase disproportionately. At a driving speed of approximately 3/4 of the maximum possible speed, fuel consumption will be reduced by half. Be sure to obey the speed limit signs.
Be extremely careful when driving.
When shifting up / down a gear or in the event of braking, the movement of the car should be smooth. Increasing engine speed and braking unnecessarily leads to increased fuel consumption and environmental pollution.
When hit in a car "cork" turn off the engine, thus saving fuel and reducing the amount of exhaust gases.
External conditions
External driving conditions also have a significant impact on the amount of fuel consumption. The following conditions lead to an increase in fuel consumption:
- Heavy traffic, especially in large cities with a large number of traffic lights.
- Stop-and-go driving, especially over short distances, as a result of which the engine never warms up properly.
- In heavy slow traffic, drive the vehicle in a low gear so that the engine speed is relatively high compared to the speed when driving on a motorway.
Plan your trips in advance. Make sure that your route runs along the roads with the least heavy traffic.
There are a number of conditions that increase fuel consumption independently. For example, fuel consumption increases when driving in winter or under other conditions (bad roads, trailer towing, etc.).
Technical requirements
For economical fuel consumption, you must comply with the following technical requirements for your car:
Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline damages the catalytic converter (exhaust gases) and other exhaust system components.
Have your vehicle serviced by your Volkswagen dealer at regular intervals.
By having your vehicle serviced by a Volkswagen dealer, you ensure a long service life for your vehicle.
Check tire pressure once a month.
Low tire pressure contributes to increased fuel consumption, increased tire wear and reduced driving efficiency.
Do not leave unnecessary items in the luggage compartment.
Additional load on the car due to the presence of foreign objects, especially in urban traffic, affects the amount of fuel consumption.
Remove the roof rack when not in use.
When driving at high speed, increased resistance to airflow is created by the roof rack, which ultimately leads to increased fuel consumption.
Do not turn on electrical equipment unnecessarily.
The rear window defogger, auxiliary lights, and heater blower consume a significant amount of electrical energy. The more power consumption, the more fuel consumption. For example, operating the rear window defogger for 10 hours increases fuel consumption by approximately 1 liter.
Turn on the air conditioner only when necessary.
Air conditioning reduces engine power and increases fuel consumption.
Carry out a regular fuel consumption check.
In case of increased fuel consumption, it is imperative to find out the cause.
When filling the tank, check the oil level.
The amount of oil consumption depends on the load on the engine and the speed of movement.
Typically, when a new engine is installed and the vehicle travels a certain distance, the lowest oil consumption is achieved. Before determining the actual oil consumption, it is necessary that your car has driven approximately 5000 km. This also applies to determining fuel consumption and engine power.
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