High fuel: NGK gives tips on how to reduce consumption

Japanese multinational points out what precautions the driver needs to adopt with the vehicle and the direction to save on fuel São Paulo, outubro de 2021 – Monthly fuel expenses have always been a burden on drivers' budgets and the topic has become even more relevant with the latest price hikes, like gasoline, cujo valor médio segue acima da marca de R$ 6 por litro. To support the driver in reducing the car's fuel consumption, NGK – Japanese multinational manufacturer and specialist in spark plugs – lists some precautions with the vehicle and when driving. Segundo Hiromori Mori, NGK Brasil Technical Assistance consultant, the vehicle needs to work in ideal conditions to reduce fuel consumption, the periodic review being essential. "Vehicles in poor condition, with malfunctions and difficulty in starting, usually have problems regarding fuel consumption.. A car with up-to-date maintenance ensures the correct burning of fuel, which reduces consumption", Explain. With the evolution of technology, cars are getting more and more complex, but simple habits can make a big difference. “Some important recommendations are to calibrate the tires and align them regularly, check if the vehicle's dashboard or multimedia has any lights on, that indicates a problem in the functioning of the engine - modern vehicles have interactivity features not only in terms of entertainment but also in maintenance, periodically check candles, coils, ignition cables, as well as engine maintenance items, like oil and filters", claims. A healthy habit is to measure the vehicle's average consumption in the city and on the highway to identify when the vehicle has an increase in consumption. Traffic and route type can affect consumption, however the vehicle can consume more fuel if it has problems, according to the expert. Is important, yet, observe if the engine is easy to start - if it presents irregular idling or acceleration failures, the best thing is to request the evaluation of a professional. The consultant also points out that the way you drive influences fuel consumption. In addition to keeping the vehicle overhaul up to date, the driver must avoid carrying unnecessary weight and make very strong accelerations and braking, because in these cases, energy is wasted. "The energy to accelerate comes from the fuel. when we brake, we dissipate energy without using it for locomotion. It is recommended to maintain a speed compatible with the roads and in accordance with traffic regulations", advises Mori.