Excessively high fuel consumption for GAZelcan be triggered by several factors. First of all, this low octane number of gasoline and a high content of sulfur in it, the manner of riding, the quality / serviceability of all units and units. If you believe the passport data, the fuel consumption ("GAZelle 3302") is quite acceptable and economical - 10 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers at a speed of 60 km / h. But, as practice shows, the fuel consumption level declared by the manufacturer is 2.5 times less than the real one. 25 liters of gas or 20 liters of gasoline - that's how much "GAZelle" costs "a hundred" in urban conditions. Agree, this is a very high figure (almost like a 20-ton Volvo wagon). But how then do the trips become profitable and do not spend all the proceeds on gasoline or gas, given that it becomes more expensive every day with each passing day? The way out to happiness is, and today we will look at ways that you can significantly reduce fuel consumption.
GAZel and style of driving
In many respects, the level of fuel consumption depends onstyle riding their owner. In order to save, you need to be able to drive correctly - to move from place smoothly, without jerks, overclocking gradually, not to "tear" the transfer one after another. Also, it is necessary to observe the optimum speed regime and not try to squeeze out of the "GAZelle" all horsepower. On the road you need to travel at a speed of 80-85 kilometers per hour. A couple of liters in this way, you will definitely save.
Wind deflectors and booth
Due to the correct design of these twoparts can significantly reduce fuel consumption - at least 10 percent. And we will start with spoilers. As you know, this spare part is installed on commercial vehicles in order to reduce the coefficient of aerodynamic drag. When choosing a spoiler, you need to carefully consider its dimensions - they should completely correspond to the distance from the roof of the cabin to the booth. Only then you can save gasoline. As for the cargo compartment itself, it should have as little as possible a loaded mass. If you have "GAZelle" isothermal, and you do not use it for its intended purpose (do not transport perishable products), safely change the box on the awning, and then your truck will be the most economical. And this method can be used absolutely on all generations of trucks, even on the diesel model "GAZelle-Business", whose fuel consumption is 15 liters per 100 kilometers.
Tires and thermostat
There is another way that you canreduce fuel consumption. "GAZelle" with a correctly tuned thermostat rarely overheats and consumes less fuel. But the main thing is not even to tune it, but just to ensure that it was in good order. Tires also affect the level of economy, although not as much as a spoiler. In order for your truck to have a smaller "appetite", you need to re-train it in accordance with the season (that is summer - summer tires, in winter - winter). The pressure in the tires should not exceed the norm, but the half-released chamber also does not contribute to economy. Therefore, the wheels should have the pressure recommended by the manufacturer.
If you follow these recommendations, the economical fuel consumption of "GAZelle" will always have!
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