
Cold starting
Short journeys and frequent cold starts do not allow the engine to reach optimum operating temperature.
This results in a significant increase in consumption levels (from +15 to +30% on the urban cycle) and emission of harmful substances.
Traffic situations and road conditions
Rather high consumption levels are tied to situations with heavy traffic, for example in queues with frequent use of the lower gears or in cities with many traffic lights. Also winding mountain roads and rough road surfaces adversely affect consumption.
Traffic hold-ups
During prolonged hold-ups (e.g.: level crossings) the engine should be switched off.
Fiat Punto. Protecting the environment
The devices for curtailing petrol engine emissions are
the following:
three-way catalytic converter;
Lambda sensor;
fuel evaporation system.
In addition, do not let the engine run, even fo ...
Chevrolet Sonic. Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel
nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it ...
Honda Fit. Fuel Economy
Improving Fuel Economy
Fuel economy depends on several conditions, including driving conditions,
your
driving habits, the condition of your vehicle, and loading. Depending on these
and
other co ...