Sylvie Willis
New cars can improve fuel economy slightly as the engine breaks in, although this won't be a huge improvement. However, this is not always the case and it can be difficult to know if the car is getting the advertised MPG. Some people suggest that it is worth trading in for a marginal fuel saving if the car is not driven a lot, but others warn that the amount of money lost would be more than the equivalent savings of any other car.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| New car | Better mpgs |
| Engine break-in period | Improves fuel economy |
| City driving | Wears engine |
| V6 engine | Wont perform better than I4 |
| Hybrid SUV | Marginal fuel savings |
What You'll Learn
Engine break-in
The engine break-in period is the first few hundred to a thousand kilometres that you drive your new car. During this period, the car's engine undergoes maximum wear and tear while driving through stop-and-go traffic, which will also cause damage to the gear-shifting mechanism of the car. Don't worry about it too much as there isn't any 'correct RPM' at which you're supposed to do the break-in, just take it light for a couple of hundred to a thousand kilometres.
You'll need to test it out without the hills to know if it's getting the advertised MPG. It should improve slightly as the engine breaks in, although it won't be a huge improvement.
The car's engine undergoes maximum wear and tear while driving through the stop and go traffic. This will also cause damage to the gear-shifting mechanism of the car. Not bad at all! You are indeed inadvertently varying the RPMs in your city driving conditions. You're required to accelerate, brake and swerve in the city traffic. That is good enough for the break-in period of the engine.
Even with the limited knowledge of the technical aspects of the car, I am sure that this is not good for your car. The car's engine undergoes maximum wear and tear while driving through the stop and go traffic. This will also cause damage to the gear-shifting mechanism of the car. Not bad at all! You are indeed inadvertently varying the RPMs in your city driving conditions. You're required to accelerate, brake and swerve in the city traffic. That is good enough for the break-in period of the engine.
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City driving conditions
However, there are some things you can do to improve fuel economy in city driving conditions. Firstly, avoid aggressive driving and try to maintain a steady speed. This will help you avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking. Secondly, use cruise control when possible to help maintain a steady speed. Thirdly, use the lowest gear when driving in city conditions to help maintain a steady speed and avoid unnecessary gear changes.
Finally, regular maintenance and servicing of your car can also help improve fuel economy. This includes checking the air, fuel, and oil filters to ensure they are clean and functioning properly. Additionally, regularly replacing the engine oil can also help improve fuel economy.
By following these tips, you can help improve fuel economy in city driving conditions and save money on fuel costs.
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Warm-up time
New cars are known to get better fuel mileage after everything is broken in fully. This is because the engine undergoes maximum wear and tear while driving through stop and go traffic and city traffic in general. Driving in the city requires accelerating, braking and swerving which inadvertently varies the RPMs.
The break-in period of the engine is good enough for city driving conditions. Don't worry about it too much as there isn't any 'correct RPM' at which you're supposed to do the break-in. Just take it light for a couple hundred to a thousand kms.
New cars are known to get better fuel mileage after everything is broken in fully. This is because the engine undergoes maximum wear and tear while driving through stop and go traffic and city traffic in general. Driving in the city requires accelerating, braking and swerving which inadvertently varies the RPMs.
The break-in period of the engine is good enough for city driving conditions. Don't worry about it too much as there isn't any 'correct RPM' at which you're supposed to do the break-in. Just take it light for a couple hundred to a thousand kms.
New cars are known to get better fuel mileage after everything is broken in fully. This is because the engine undergoes maximum wear and tear while driving through stop and go traffic and city traffic in general. Driving in the city requires accelerating, braking and swerving which inadvertently varies the RPMs.
The break-in period of the engine is good enough for city driving conditions. Don't worry about it too much as there isn't any 'correct RPM' at which you're supposed to do the break-in. Just take it light for a couple hundred to a thousand kms.
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Direct-injection systems
In conclusion, direct-injection systems offer several advantages over traditional fuel injection systems, including improved fuel economy, improved performance, and improved emissions. These advantages make direct-injection systems a popular choice for modern engines and a key component in the development of more efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles.
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Weight being hauled
The V6 engine is not going to get better MPG than the I4 unless you are hauling a lot of weight. You'll need to test it out without the hills to know if it's getting the advertised MPG. It should also improve slightly as the engine breaks in, although it won't be a huge improvement. If you're really willing to trade it in for a marginal fuel savings (considering it's not driven a lot), go for a car or hybrid SUV, although you'll still want to test it on the hills during short trips before you buy.
Even with the limited knowledge of the technical aspects of the car, I am sure that this is not good for your car. The car's engine undergoes maximum wear and tear while driving through the stop and go traffic. This will also cause damage to the gear shifting mechanism of the car. Not bad at all! You are indeed inadvertently varying the RPMs in your city driving conditions. You're required to accelerate, brake and swerve in the city traffic. That is good enough for the break-in period of the engine. Don't worry about it too much. (Do note that there isn't any 'correct RPM' at which you're supposed to do the break-in, just take it light for a couple hundred to a thousand kms).
If so what weight? Checked to be sure that the various filters (air, fuel, oil) have been replaced lately? Fuel leaks? It might be because the vehicle hasn't had time to warm up, especially on trips that are that short. The V6 wouldn't have performed any better. I'm not up to date on how the new direct-injection systems work with shorter trips, but that could be a part of it. Do not trade in the car. The amount of money you lose would be more than the equivalent savings of any other car (unless you get something that has ridiculous mileage or the gas economy collapses).
Hopefully this sheds light on the situation instead of reinforcing another stereotype. Ah yeah, I definitely wouldn't describe that as "cityish" haha. How many miles are on it? I have heard that sometimes a new vehicle will get better mpgs after everything is broken in fully. Also how are you calculating the mpgs, and is it over a full tank of gas?
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Frequently asked questions
There is no evidence to suggest that fuel economy improves after the first or second service of a new car.
Yes, a new car may get better mpgs after the engine is broken in fully.
There is no evidence to suggest that fuel economy improves after the first or second service of a new car.
