Car maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in accordance with the “Service schedule”.
Tyres
Check the pressure of the tyres routinely at an interval of no more than 4 weeks: if the pressure is too low, consumption levels increase as resistance to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with too much luggage stowed in the boot. The weight of the car (especially when driving in town) and its trim greatly affects consumption and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof as soon as they are no longer used. These accessories lower air penetration and adversely affect consumption levels. When needing to carry particularly voluminous objects, preferably use a trailer.
Electric devices
Use electric devices only for the amount of time needed. Rear heated window, additional headlights, windscreen wipers and heater fan need a considerable amount of energy, therefore increasing the requirement of current increases fuel consumption (up to +25% in the urban cycle).
Climate control
The air conditioner is an additional load which greatly affects the engine leading to higher consumption (on average up to +20%). When the temperature outside the vehicle permits it, use the air vents where possible.
Spoilers
The use of non-certified aerodynamic items may adversely affect air drag and consumption levels.
Fiat Punto. Air cleaner
REPLACING THE FILTER
1.28V version
Loosen the screws on the side and on the air cleaner cover, remove the
cover (A) and remove the filtering element (B) to be replaced.
1.3 Multijet versio ...
Peugeot 208. "Auto sequential" mode
In the automated mode, you can resume control temporarily at any time using the
steering mounted control paddles.
The use of these paddles permits manual selection of the gears in situations
whic ...
Renault Clio. To refit a wheel
A wheel size larger than 15” cannot
be installed under the vehicle.
To carry out this operation, the cable
must be unwound.
If the cable has been wound back up on
its ow ...