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It is normal for the oil consumption of a new en
gine to reach its lowest va lue after a certain mile
age has been driven.
You must d rive yo ur vehicle about 3,000 miles
(5,000 kilometers) before you can properly as
sess oi l consumption.
This also applies to fuel consumption and engine
output.
(y Note
- Have you r vehicle maintained properly and
in accordance with the service recommenda
tions in your Warranty
& Maintenance book
l et. Lack of proper maintenance as well as
improper use of the vehicle will impair the
funct ion of the emission control system and
could lead to damage.
- Do not alter or remove any component of
the Emission Contro l System unless ap
proved by the manufacturer.
- Do not alter or remove any device, such as
heat shields, switches, ign it ion w ires,
valves, wh ich are designed to protect your
vehicle's Emission Control System and other i mportant vehicle components.
Fewer short trips
Fuel consumption will always be relatively high
on short trips .
.. Try to avoid driving short distances with a cold
engine.
The engine and catalytic converter have to reach
their optimal
operating temperature to reduce
fuel consumption and noxious emissions effec
tively.
Just after starting, a cold engine in a mid-size car
only achieves a fuel economy of 6-8 miles per
gallon (30-40 l/100 km). After about a half a
mile, fuel economy cl imbs to 12 mpg (20 l/100
km) . After about
2.5 miles (4 km), the engine is
at its proper operating temperature and fuel
economy has reached a normal level. So you can
see that you should avoid short trips whenever
possib le.
Driving and the environment
The outside temperature is also critical in this re
gard. Your car consumes more fuel in the winter
than in the summer.
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