Fuel consumption of a vehicle is of much concern to majority of the people that drive internal combustion engine vehicles. It is even more disturbing when you realize that your car is thirstier and is consuming more than it’s supposed to.

In case you have noticed that your car consumes more than normal, here are some reasons why it is so.

1. Bad Engine Oil
This shouldn’t sound strange to you. Engine oil has much role to play when it comes to the performance of your car engine.

When you use the recommended grade of engine oil, the engine runs well with less strain and hence will avoid your engine from working hard – low mileage is the price it pays.

It is therefore wise to use the recommended OEM engine oil.

2. Driving style
Aggressive drivers are bound to have poor fuel mileage. The way you drive your car has a lot of role to play when it comes to improved mileage. The way you accelerate, the way you apply the brake, the way you change your gear (for manual transmission) etc.

Unnecessary revving makes your car consume more fuel.

Using the cruise control can go a long way in curbing this especially during interstate travel.

3. Under or over inflated tyres
Driving your car on tyres that are not properly inflated consumes fuel. When the tyres are under-inflated, the surface area of the tyre in contact with the road increases. This will in turn cause rolling resistance to increase; more fuel will burn. On the other hand, over-inflation causes loss of traction which makes your car do more work to stay on the road.

Research has shown that a decrease in tyre pressure by 10 psi can lead to 2.5% increase in fuel consumption.

You can read more on 5 Ways Your Car Tyres Will Help You Save Petrol

4. Misalignment in the chassis and suspension part
It is not only unsafe to drive your car when the suspension systems and the chassis are bad; it also affects your gas mileage.

Always inspect for misalignment. Broken springs, worn suspension, bent wheel and bent axle can cause the drivetrain drag to increase.

5. Bad air filter
If you always drive in dusty conditions, it is advisable to change the air filter at least the number of times specified by the car manufacturer.

6. Bad spark plugs
Bad spark plugs cause your car to under-perform, consume more fuel, and sometimes cause engine vibration.

For example, in an inline-4 cylinder car that uses 4 spark plugs. If you have a bad plug, one cylinder will be affected and this will cause the engine system to be insufficient of one cylinder.

This will make the remaining 3 cylinders to work harder than normal. This burns more fuel and causes more strain on the engine.

If you notice your vehicle is consuming more fuel than usual, have your plug checked.

In a nutshell, always maintain a good maintenance habit when it comes to your car.

Let’s hear more reasons from you in the comment section..

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Lalasticlala
Mynd44
Ishilove
Marpol
Semid4lyfe
Obinoscopy

Nice Tips bro...
Poor quality fuels can also contribute.

Ok

Informative

Finally, a front page worthy topic.....
No BBN bullshiiiit

Pls is the CBN doctor in charge of injection finnaly tired if injecting dollar into d Economy

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ftc nearly dose not cut it. BTW I no get car.

Because my car has six cylinders engine.

ok

So switching on AC while vehicle is on motion doesn't make the engine consume more fuel?

nice stuff

when u gat the money you dont care how many liters ur car consumes
just like peeps that says Ac consumes more fuel hmmm better heat never do them

Driving behind big trucks also saves fuel

Absolutely right and in addition, the way you accelerate after applying brake

Buying fuel from filling stations with adulterated meters.

Tyre pressure gauge! I'm guilty of that.

Good stuff*

Lalasticlala first in history u make brain without snake talk...

I hate copy and paste write-up ,I wonder why average Nigeria are too lazy to engage in due diligence before pushing out there thought pattern to the public domain .
I am sure the op has not even taken it upon himself to resolve any existing issue resulting to bad fuel mileage
but instead will rely on what he sees on Google.
All the reason mentioned here are not too congent enough to even notice a significant drop in fuel mileage.
The basic reason reason you will notice a significant drop in fuel mileage.
1.Faulty O2 sensor :This is the most important fuel management device that control your fuel mileage.
2.Significantly drop in temperature of cooling system.
3.Intake leak or exhaust leak
these 3 reason alone will make your car to be drinking fuel like fish .
In case you need a professional diagnosis,consultancy and permanent resolution to your car fuel consumption issue .call autologic @ 08061166316.

A/c dey chop fuel
Whether japan or german.
Doing 120 on a freeway also deychop fuel.
Me dey buy fuel of 3k every 4days.
I don tire.
Na to vex buy scooter remain

use extreme fuel treatment (xft) from syntek .
it works like magic , but its simple science

1) Increase life of engine
2) Increases fuel economy
3) Increase horsepower and performance
4) Reduces harmful emissions
5) Keeps your engine clean & removes
harmful carbon deposits
6) Lubricates pistons, pumps, and
injectors
7) Prevents and reverses sludge build-up
Prevents rust and corrosion in the fuel
system
9) Helps keep water out of your fuel
10) Stabilizes stored fuel (for years)


I've been using it on my generator and car for over a year now. it saves at least 25% fuel .

Noted, thanks for the info.

I concur, nice one

Wow... Nice write up bro.
Driving style?? Guilty as charged. Since I came into town, my bros car has been gulping fuel.
Now he is even contemplating changing the engine.
Hmmm. Blaze's handwork.

honmusa:
I hate copy and paste write-up ,I wonder why average Nigeria are too lazy to engage in due diligence before pushing out there thought pattern to the public domain .
I am sure the op has not even taken it upon himself to resolve any existing issue resulting to bad fuel mileage
but instead will rely on what he sees on Google.
All the reason mentioned here are not too congent enough to even notice a significant drop in fuel mileage.
The basic reason reason you will notice a significant drop in fuel mileage.
1.Faulty O2 sensor :This is the most important fuel management device that control your fuel mileage.
2.Significantly drop in temperature of cooling system.
3.Intake leak or exhaust leak
these 3 reason alone will make your car to be drinking fuel like fish .

true talk bro

Don't know why people complain about Camry pencil that it consumes more fuel but my people, that's what I use. I can use 10 ltrs for one week and that's simply because I drive with no aggression and that's my key to manage my fuel. If dem like, make them overtake me for road, I no care. Gbam!

Good one

bkool7:
use extreme fuel treatment (xft) from syntek .
it works like magic , but its simple science

1) Increase life of engine
2) Increases fuel economy
3) Increase horsepower and performance
4) Reduces harmful emissions
5) Keeps your engine clean & removes
harmful carbon deposits
6) Lubricates pistons, pumps, and
injectors
7) Prevents and reverses sludge build-up
Prevents rust and corrosion in the fuel
system
9) Helps keep water out of your fuel
10) Stabilizes stored fuel (for years)


I've been using it on my generator and car for over a year now. it saves at least 25% fuel .

Absolutely correct. I used it and I can confirm all the above are 100℅ sure. But my supply has been exhausted and I need to get more for my car. Anyone here havea suggestion how to get it?