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• injection nozzles defective or
uncalibrated
• improperly inflated tires
• wheel bearings improperly adjusted
• clutch improperly adjusted or worn
(slipping)
• fuel leaks
Wrong driving habits must be corrected
and the recommendations on economic
driving should be followed. Driving factors
affecting fuel consumption:
• excessive speed and unnecessary
fast acceleration
• long periods of idling
• driving with foot resting on the
(manual transmission) clutch pedal
General Condition Other factors affecting
fuel consumption are related to loads and
type of roads on which the vehicle
operates. It is not always possible to
choose the most adequate road, but it
must be kept in mind that the ideal road is
the one that allows a steady speed in high
gear, without requiring frequent braking
and acceleration. The following general
conditions can affect fuel consumption:
• overload
• unbalanced load
• very high load
• inadequate roads
• traffic conditions
Stopping the Vehicle
A hot engine stores a great amount of
heat. It doesn’t cool down immediately
after you shut it off. Always cool your
engine down before shutting it off. You will
greatly increase its service life.
Idle the engine at 1000 rpm for five
minutes. Then low idle for thirty seconds
before shutdown. This will allow circulating
coolant and lubricating oil to carry away
heat from the cylinder head, valves,
pistons, cylinder liners, turbocharger, and
bearings. This way you can prevent
serious engine damage that may result
from uneven cooling.
Turbocharger
This cooling-down practice is especially
important on a turbocharged engine. The
turbocharger contains bearings and seals
that are subjected to hot exhaust gases.
While the engine is operating, heat is
carried away by circulating oil. If you stop
the engine suddenly, the temperature of
the turbocharger could rise as much as
100°F (55°C) above the temperature
reached during operation. A sudden rise in
temperature like this could cause the
bearings to seize or the oil seals to loosen.
Refueling
Air space in your fuel tanks allows water to
condense there. To prevent this
condensation while you are stopped, fill
your tanks to 95 percent of capacity. When
refueling, add approximately the same
amount to each fuel tank on vehicles with
more than one tank.
WARNING!
Do not carry additional fuel containers in
your vehicle. Fuel containers, either full or
empty, may leak, explode, and cause or
feed a fire. Do not carry extra fuel contain-
ers. Even empty ones are dangerous. Fail-
ure to comply may result in death or person-
al injury.
DRIVING - Stopping the Vehicle
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