How to maintain an automatic transmission car to save fuel How to drive an automatic transmission car to save fuel

Since automatic transmission is simple, convenient and fast to operate, there is no need to frequently switch the clutch and gear during driving, which is especially obvious for novice drivers. So how can we drive more fuel-efficiently when driving an automatic transmission car?

How to maintain an automatic transmission car to save fuel

Proper maintenance of the car ensures that all components are in normal working condition and avoids additional engine load, which will increase fuel consumption.

Avoid aggressive driving and frequently stepping on the accelerator, as this will cause a sharp increase in fuel consumption.

Pay attention to the environment outside the car when driving and try to avoid sudden braking. If you encounter traffic lights or emergencies, try to brake smoothly in advance.

When waiting for a traffic light, you can release the accelerator in advance and glide on the brakes at an appropriate distance to wait for the light. Do not keep the car in D gear while waiting for the light. You can switch to N gear, then step on the brakes. After the green light comes on, shift to D gear and start normally.

Try to use the tire size provided by the factory, and do not deliberately increase the tire width. The larger the tire width, the larger the contact surface and the higher the fuel consumption.

Try to reduce loads other than power, such as generators and air-conditioning compressors. There is no need to turn up the music and air-conditioning at very high levels, just turn them on at a suitable level.

How to save fuel in an automatic car

When we drive, we should choose the gear correctly. For example, when we are waiting for a traffic light, if the red light lasts for a long time, we can switch from D gear to N gear, pull the handbrake and wait patiently for the red light. Don't drive in D gear and wait for the traffic light with the brake on, which will increase fuel consumption. After the red light turns green, you should press the accelerator slowly at the start stage, and don't press the accelerator violently to increase the speed.

When going uphill, we should try to switch to low gear, such as M gear or L gear. Low gear can provide good power so that the car can easily complete the climbing action. And it will not consume too much fuel.

What should you pay attention to when driving an automatic transmission car?

Proper maintenance of the car ensures that all components are in normal working condition and avoids additional engine load, which will increase fuel consumption.

Avoid aggressive driving and frequently stepping on the accelerator, as this will cause a sharp increase in fuel consumption.

Pay attention to the environment outside the car when driving and try to avoid sudden braking. If you encounter traffic lights or emergencies, try to brake smoothly in advance.

When waiting for a traffic light, you can release the accelerator in advance and glide on the brakes at an appropriate distance to wait for the light. Do not keep the car in D gear while waiting for the light. You can switch to N gear, then step on the brakes. After the green light comes on, shift to D gear and start normally.

Try to use the tire size provided by the factory, and do not deliberately increase the tire width. The larger the tire width, the larger the contact surface and the higher the fuel consumption.

Try to reduce loads other than power, such as generators and air-conditioning compressors. There is no need to turn up the music and air-conditioning at very high levels, just turn them on at a suitable level.

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Check tire pressure regularly. The lower the tire pressure, the higher the fuel consumption. In general, safety is the first priority when driving. You should not drive to save fuel. You should drive as safely as possible. Overtake when you need to, open the window if the air is bad, and put luggage when you need to. The car is just a means of transportation to serve people, so make the best use of it.