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Increased fuel consumption in cars?

Why the increases in fuel consumption?

Acceleration consumes a large amount of fuel - accelerate as slowly as possible.

Touring speed - consumption increases at a non-linear rate above optimum speed.

Windage -the air resistance on a moving object or the force of the wind on a stationary object. windage is the reason why consumption increases at a non-linear rate. Windage is your speed, the wind speed and vehicle profile. Luggage on roof racks will cause windage if they cannot be stored within the vehicle.

Weight - leverages even poorer consumption on acceleration. Weight is less of factor at constant speed.

Engine Tuning - poor tuning or sports tuning will increase fuel consumption.

Cruise control will increase fuel consumption on hilly or undulating roads but decrease fuel consumption on smooth. Also using cruise control when towing heavy units can increase fuel consumption because of excessive kick down.

The fact is that running the A/C really does increase fuel consumption, this is because most vehicle air conditioners require engine power to operate. ... While on the highway, open windows increase the car's aerodynamic drag, and that makes the engine work harder which in turn increase fuel consumption

Dear all person

Due to continuing heavy rains across the nation, the following are necessary precautions to be observed

1- If vehicle has been submerged in water do not switch on ignition of the vehicle, contact nearest authorized workshop.

2- Do not splash water as it may cause water entry in air intake system

3- Keep distance from speeding vehicles as such may splashes water which may inter in the intake system and affect engine.

4- If u MUST, do not run in water logged area as it will cause water entry in air intake system.

5-In heavy rain, drive at slow speed because water reduces brake system effectiveness.

6-If vehicle is in water logged area, disconnect battery terminal for safety of electrical/ electronic components of the vehicles.

7-Once the weather condition gets better . Get your vehicle checked at authorized service station if you have used your vehicle during this extreme weather.

8-Do not park your vehicle in water logged area with parking brake on for long periods as your brakes may not be able to return to relaxed position.

9- Most importantly, DRIVE SAFE! DRIVE SAFE!! DRIVE SAFE!!!

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