Factors Responsible for Poor Fuel Economy in a Car

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FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR POOR FUEL ECONOMY IN A CAR
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A lot of factors affect the fuel economy of a car.
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However, a sudden drop in fuel economy clearly
indicates that the car has some mechanical
malfunctions which need immediate attention.
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So, everyone should be aware of the reasons
behind the poor fuel economy in a car.
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REASONS FOR POOR FUEL ECONOMY
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DEGRADED MOTOR OIL
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Motor oil lubricates and minimizes friction among
different components of the engine.
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Properly lubricated engine works more efficiently
and consumes less fuel.
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However, motor oil degrades over time due to the
extreme temperature and contamination.
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Degraded oil should be replaced after a certain
time interval.
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Skipping an oil change not only affects the
performance of the engine but also increases fuel
consumption.
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TIRE PRESSURE AND TREAD DEPTH
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Underinflated or overinflated tires with an
inadequate amount of tread depth adversely
affects the fuel economy of a car.
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So, tires should be properly inflated and should
have an optimum amount of tread depth to run
smoothly without consuming more fuel.
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FAULTY FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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Clogged or defective fuel injection system does
affect the fuel economy of a car.
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Besides, errors in the engine control unit or ECU
also negatively affects the fuel economy of a car.
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AGGRESSIVE DRIVING
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Driving habit of a person does affect the fuel
economy of a car.
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So, it is highly recommended to avoid aggressive
driving habits to get proper fuel economy as well
as to avoid fatal collisions.
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CLOGGED FILTERS
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Air and motor oil filter used in the engine
protects it from different types of contaminants.
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However, accumulation of foreign bodies and
contaminants in such kinds of filters not only
affects the fuel economy but also affects the
performance of the engine.
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IRREGULAR MAINTENANCE
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Maintenance is the key to keep a car in working
order.
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However, irregularities in the maintenance of a
car not only triggers major mechanical failure
but also affects the fuel economy of a car.
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FINALLY
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There are several other factors which affect the
rate of fuel consumption in a car.
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Poor gas mileage indicates that the engine or
other components associated with it have some
deformities which need immediate attention.
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