Real fuel consumption: diesel UAZ "Patriot"

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The SUV "Patriot" remains a very popular model in the domestic market. And recently, he began to gain popularity abroad. In many ways, this interest is due to attractive fuel consumption indicators. On the UAZ "Patriot" (diesel), it is characterized by better performance than other gasoline analogues of SUVs.

From 2006 to 2017 UAZ "Patriot" was significantly upgraded. These changes have affected not only the appearance, but also fuel consumption. UAZ "Patriot" (diesel) in 2014 radically changed the appearance.

Patriot transmission and tank

The cross-country ability of an SUV depends on the transmission no less than on the design of its engine or the quality of the suspension. In the UAZ Patriot lineup, it has several features. In fact, this is a new system that they decided to integrate and test on this series of cars. And she showed herself on the positive side. The car also had a tankimproved. Its capacity was raised to 90 liters. With such a tank, you can safely arrange trips hundreds of kilometers away.

Features of the engine of the "Patriot"

Off-road cars from ZMZ were endowed by the developers with a considerable number of attractive features, including low fuel consumption. UAZ "Patriot" with an Iveco diesel engine was the first car to roll off the assembly line. Here are some of the features:

• the power of this "toy" as much as 116 horses;
• capacity - 2.3 liters;
• this model has been modified due to a problem with high fuel consumption;
• for this, the Zavolzhsky plant launched the production of its own engine under the marking ZMS-51432.

The developed diesel engine was subsequently installed on all SUVs of the Patriot lineup. The device of a new fuel supply system made it possible to significantly reduce fuel consumption. In this regard, it is now far ahead of its gasoline counterpart. According to testing, a diesel model requires several liters less fuel for a mileage of 100 km. Approximately 2 to 5 liters are saved. In total, for a hundred kilometers, the Patriot needs about 9 and a half liters of fuel. The fuel system blocks are made of aluminum. The system has 4 cylinders and 16 valves.

All the advantages of the diesel "Patriot"

The SUV easily overcomes all the problems that accompany off-road. And he makes it easyand at ease. For this, the "Patriot" earned the appreciation of drivers and a lot of positive feedback addressed to him. But high cross-country ability is not the only advantage of this machine. There are quite a few of them. And the most attractive of them are:

• Economy. The arrangement of the fuel system made it possible to reduce fuel consumption on the UAZ "Patriot" (diesel - ZMZ-51432).
• Easy operation. The machine is very easy to operate.
• Possibility of climbing uphill at an angle of up to 35 degrees.
• Overcoming fords with a depth of up to half a meter.
• Interior trim. Its quality cannot but rejoice.

Flaws

As for the disadvantages of the diesel "Patriot", then they could include its cost. This car is not cheap. But its price is due and fully justified by the quality. Plus, its powertrains are slightly inferior to other SUVs in terms of power and dynamism.

What determines the fuel consumption of UAZ "Patriot" (diesel)?

Before, "Patriots" were produced exclusively with gasoline engines. And this thing, as you know, is not economical. Drivers then were surprised to find a consumption of 20 liters, with a run of a hundred kilometers. But why does the SUV have such big losses? It's all about the design of the gasoline engine. It included two fuel tanks. Fuel in the direction of travel moved between them. This work resulted in deceiving the sensor.

The diesel version consumes significantly less fuel. Therefore, the Patriots decidedcompletely switch to the use of only diesel engines. When moving around the city, he needs up to 12 liters per 100 km. Driving in a straight line, at high speed, can greatly reduce this figure. So, if you accelerate the Patriot to 100 km / h, the consumption will be only about 8 liters per hundred. Consumption is also actively influenced by factors such as air temperature, the condition of the road surface and the professionalism of the driver.

Is it possible to reduce fuel consumption for diesel UAZ "Patriot"?

With all the efficiency of the "Patriot" he still eats more fuel than any passenger car. Is there a way to reduce consumption? This question is always of interest to the owners of this car. SUVs require more fuel due to the large weight, all-wheel drive and overall engine. You can reduce its consumption. To do this, you only need to adhere to the following rules:

• Fuel consumption of UAZ "Patriot" (diesel) largely depends on the speed of movement. Almost every 10 km / h affect its value. To reduce fuel consumption, you should always try to ride at an average speed.
• If the car roof rack is not in use, it should be removed. This reduces the entire car and improves its aerodynamics.
• The fuel system must be maintained in perfect condition. Carry out maintenance in time and do not forget about diagnostics.
• It is recommended to warm up the car engine before each start of movement.
• Ride should be as calm as possible. No sudden starts and stops.
• The SUV, although designed to drive onoff-road, this does not mean that you should always drive off the road into the field. Off-road driving significantly increases fuel consumption. Therefore, it should be avoided if possible.

It is also necessary to ensure that the pressure in the tires is always normal. And it is worth avoiding machine downtime at idle. Follow these simple rules and you will soon notice that your Patriot has become a more economical SUV.