
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.
Peugeot 208. Coolant temperature gauge
With the engine running, when the needle is:
- in zone A , the temperature is correct,
- in zone B, the temperature is too high; the maximum temperature and the central
STOP warning lamps come o ...
Nissan Micra. Off-road recovery
While driving, the right side or left side wheels
may unintentionally leave the road surface. If this
occurs, maintain control of the vehicle by following
the procedure below. Please note that this ...
Fiat Punto. Engine oil
Checking engine oil
Check the oil level a few minutes (about 5) after the engine has stopped,
with the car parked on level ground.
Check that the level is within the MIN and MAX marks on the dips ...