| What is the best method to measure the fuel efficiency
of my car? |
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The recommended way to measure
fuel efficiency ("fuel average") is
to first fill petrol to reach the full tank level,
next note down odometer reading (kilometres) at
that point. After driving for a week top up petrol
to reach full tank and note down the odometer
reading once again. The difference in the two
odometer readings divided by the quantity of fuel
needed to top up the tank the second time will
give you the exact fuel efficiency.
For example- If the difference in two odometer
readings is 357 kilometres and the fuel quantity
used for topping up fuel the second time is 21
litres, then the "average" is 17 kmpl.
You can do a similar calculation over a shorter
drive too, but the reading may be skewed by traffic
conditions on that day.
Remember to use full-tank to full-tank readings
only. Otherwise you would get an approximate figure
only. Also try to average such readings over a
long time, say a few months, rather than relying
on a single reading to exactly know the fuel efficiency
of your car. |
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| How do I get better mileage from my Maruti? |
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The mileage of the vehicle
depends on various factors -
- Frequent stopping and short distance travel
consumes more fuel
- Traffic conditions - The mileage will vary
between heavily crowded areas and less traffic
areas.
- Needless idling at traffic lights affect
fuel consumption. A mere ten minutes idling
will waste 100cc of fuel
- Tyre pressure - Recommended tyre pressure
should be maintained. The tyre pressure should
be checked preferably in the morning, before
the day heats up. You can find the recommended
pressure for your car in the sticker pasted
on Fr. RHS door and in the owners manual.
Less tyre pressure will increase fuel consumption.
- Driving at higher speed consumes more fuel
than driving at steady speed of 45 to 55 kmphr
in top gear
- Changing of gears - 1st to 2nd @10 Kmph,2nd
to 3rd@20 Kmph,3rd to 4th@30 Kmph
- Adulterated or less quantity of fuel dispensed
by petrol pumps would indicate poor fuel efficiency
- Clogged air filter, worn out clutch, badly
tuned engine and high pollution levels increase
fuel consumption
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| Even after adhering to the above factors if the
fuel consumption is high, kindly take the vehicle
to any of the authorized Maruti dealer for inspection
and fuel consumption testing. |
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| How do I check for purity of fuel and quantity? |
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There is a test procedure
available to check the purity of fuel. Put a few
drops of petrol on blotting paper and allow the
fuel to evaporate. If it does not leave any mark
on blotting paper it means the petrol is not adulterated,
otherwise it is adulterated.
For fuel measurement you should know the fuel
tank capacity of your car. When it is empty fill
it up OR get the petrol in a measuring flask (1or
2 liter capacity). |
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