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Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by AutoReportNG: 2:02am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Several questions peep into one’s mind when suddenly the car’s fuel economy turns bad. For instance, what’s the source of the problem? Is it the driving method, engine oil, or vehicle’s component, that’s causing bad fuel economy? To know the exact reasons, here we’ve caught the candidates of Car’s Component, which are highly responsible for affecting the vehicle’s mileage. Important Car Parts for Fuel Economy After spending a hefty amount of money on fuel daily, if you’re now looking for certain ways to save those bucks, try swapping the worn parts. Or else, pitch into few essential maintenance tips of car parts to boost the mileage. 1. Oxygen Sensor [img]https://2.bp..com/-NKwJCdbMIu4/WzLdXWcqamI/AAAAAAAASuM/C_3KjH5vf-MWDdg5XSq-UdirSPkk1F1JACLcBGAs/s1600/oxygen%2Bsensor.jpg[/img] All the cars manufactured after 1995 have this component mounted in the exhaust system. Calculating the exhaust flow before and after the catalytic converter, the component sends the information to the car computer (adjusting the fuel injection based on the data). However, if this car component that affects gas mileage is not working properly, the transmission of inaccurate data will directly affect the gas mileage. 2. Mass Airflow Sensor [img]https://1.bp..com/-cUwUe8FC7fs/WzLdGcjTU1I/AAAAAAAASuE/ca2FnsVli50i-VsuX6CRSbmcznl9yjo9ACLcBGAs/s1600/mass%2Bair%2Bflow.jpg[/img] The most critical component contributing to fuel efficiency is MAF. Measuring the amount of fuel entering the engine, the Mass Airflow Sensor transmits the calculated data to the vehicle’s computer. Here, if the bad MAF throws the outbalance calculation; it typically affects the fuel injection, resulting in bad fuel economy. Therefore, scanning the computer codes is what can help you in determining the condition of the MAF. 3. Air Filter [img]https://4.bp..com/-JrlZWYkJaZQ/WzLc9ZXCMLI/AAAAAAAASuA/3kbMvwXPjakUWFL7w091ZUUDNyXgcTLoQCLcBGAs/s1600/Air%2BFilter.JPG[/img] The name “air filter” itself describes the functioning of the component. And in case, the air passes through the dirty filters continuously, this calls for the reduction in gas mileage (especially in old cars). Therefore, replacing the air filters timely is an easy, quick, and wise thing to do. 4. Spark Plug [img]https://4.bp..com/-AXZ1Myi4ZdY/WzLc0w7JnhI/AAAAAAAASt4/i-sKV-swXEACQFFtcEpUioquaTJh4RgAQCLcBGAs/s1600/Spark%2BPlug.jpg[/img] The new or clean spark plugs ignite the air/fuel mixture in the engine’s combustion chamber. However, during high fuel consumption, oil spilling over these plugs cause a misfire. Besides this, when the car vibrates and struggles to accelerate, it clearly points towards the bad mileage. Now, there’re two reasons of the awful fuel economy; either the Worn out Ignition Coil or, the dead spark plug. And, usually, it’s the bad ignition coil, resulting from the engine’s heat. 5. Tires [img]https://1.bp..com/-wLFVGPK6DiY/WzLctB5cdvI/AAAAAAAASt0/jmk6qXL1qPErbriUZj4xkwZMmZsgrowBACLcBGAs/s1600/Tires.png[/img] Fuel efficiency and car’s handling are directly affected by underinflate, non-aligned, or worn-out tires. Responsible for maintaining friction between the vehicle and the road surface, their timely inflation, pressure and alignment checking is a must! Finally, apart from maintaining these vehicle’s component, one can increase the fuel economy even by following certain driving tips like gradual acceleration and light braking. Source: https://www.autoreportng.com/2018/06/parts-of-car-that-has-biggest-impact-on.html 14 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by AutoReportNG: 2:02am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Whats your take? 3 Likes |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by ayourbamie: 2:13am On Jun 27, 2018 |
AutoReportNG: |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by ipobarethieves: 2:13am On Jun 27, 2018 |
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Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by Alvin007: 6:26am On Jun 27, 2018 |
AutoReportNG: Mass air flow sensor measures ‘air’, not fuel. What about ‘clogged’ injector nozzles? 3 Likes |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by devigblegble: 7:10am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Referee has ruined so many livelihood omg Maradona koni da fun e |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by Nobody: 7:10am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Can you imagine us behaving as if a whole village was not annihilated within the last 90hours ......?? We are not longer Humans 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by femtex007(m): 7:12am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Nuzzles nko? |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by s3tt1ngz003: 7:12am On Jun 27, 2018 |
devigblegble: Sorry Ighalo needs that more |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by s3tt1ngz003: 7:13am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Budex40:Nigerians have been broken already |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by empron(m): 7:13am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Alvin007:MAF sensor also control Injector pulse rate. |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by EPIJOE: 7:14am On Jun 27, 2018 |
MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR ALSO HELPS IN FUEL CONSUMPTION. OP I THINK WE NEED A REPORT OR EXPLANATION ON AUTOMATIC GEAR TRANSMISSION. I THINK THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM IN 70% OF NIGERIAN CARS. 1 Like |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by jolarify4(m): 7:14am On Jun 27, 2018 |
devigblegble:pele |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by EPIJOE: 7:16am On Jun 27, 2018 |
WE NEED TO KNOW VITAL PARTS IN A GEAR TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND HOW THEY WORK. SOO IF U HAVE A FAULTY GEAR YOU CAN REPLACE THE PARTS INSTEAD OF BUYING A TOKUNBO COMPLETE GEAR. 4 Likes |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by simple250: 7:17am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Ighalo is the fuel filter that finished our fuel |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by CarGuideNG: 7:17am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by Alvin007: 7:18am On Jun 27, 2018 |
empron:Of course it does...for optimum combustion. |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by vertueptime: 7:19am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Idle control valve and also clutch plate and disc |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by vertueptime: 7:21am On Jun 27, 2018 |
EPIJOE: Lol and our pot holes help us cause most of the problems we hv |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by highqueen(f): 7:22am On Jun 27, 2018 |
this is nice.
the exhaust sensor also control the fuel intake in the engine? 1 Like |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by Alvin007: 7:26am On Jun 27, 2018 |
highqueen: Yes it does...it’s called the oxygen sensor, or o2 sensor..it helps in determining the LONG and SHORT fuel trim on a 14:7:1 ratio. |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by empron(m): 7:29am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Alvin007:so If it is faulty,it can affect the fuel consumption(black smoke) |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by Vuvuzela101: 7:29am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Good information |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by Alvin007: 7:30am On Jun 27, 2018 |
empron: Yessire! |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by highqueen(f): 7:38am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Alvin007:thanks dear. throw more light on 14:7:1. thanks. |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by Nbote(m): 7:42am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Generally, a leaky or broken exhaust pipe hugely affects ur fuel consumption... |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by Alvin007: 7:50am On Jun 27, 2018 |
highqueen: My pleasure. Kindly visit this link; http://www.easterncatalytic.com/education/tech-tips/fuel-trim-can-be-a-valuable-diagnostic-tool/ 1 Like |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by 3kay945(m): 7:51am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Budex40: Bros, the thing they pain me o but wetin I go do na 1 Like |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by AceVentura: 8:06am On Jun 27, 2018 |
Bad Catalyst |
Re: Parts Of A Car That Has The Biggest Impact On Fuel Economy by Farrydaddy(m): 8:20am On Jun 27, 2018 |
What about car Indomie 1 Like |
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