How to reduce fuel consumption ("GAZelle-3302") - tips and tricks

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

Excessively high fuel consumption on the GAZelle can be triggered by several factors at once. First of all, this is a low octane number of gasoline and a high sulfur content in it, driving style, quality / serviceability of all components and assemblies. If you believe the passport data, then 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 level of fuel consumption declared by the manufacturer is 2.5 times less than the real one. 25 liters of gas or 20 liters of gasoline - this is how much the GAZelle “eats” per “hundred” in urban conditions. Agree, this is a very high figure (almost like a 20-ton Volvo truck). But how then to make trips profitable and not spend all the proceeds on gasoline or gas, given that it is becoming more and more expensive every day? Exit to happinessYes, and today we will look at ways that can significantly reduce fuel consumption.

Gazelle and driving style

In many ways, the level of fuel consumption depends on the driving style of its owner. In order to save money, you need to be able to drive correctly - move off smoothly, without jerks, pick up acceleration gradually, not “tear” gears one after another. You should also observe the optimal speed limit and do not try to squeeze all the horsepower out of the GAZelle. On the highway you need to go at a speed of 80-85 kilometers per hour. You will definitely save a couple of liters this way.

Fairings and booth

Thanks to the correct design of these two parts, fuel consumption can be significantly reduced - by at least 10 percent. And we'll start with spoilers. As you know, this spare part is installed on commercial vehicles in order to reduce the aerodynamic drag coefficient. When choosing a spoiler, you need to carefully consider its dimensions - they must fully correspond to the distance from the cab roof to the booth. Only then will you be able to save gasoline. As for the cargo compartment itself, it should have as little curb weight as possible. If you have an isothermal GAZelle and you do not use it for its intended purpose (do not transport perishable products), feel free to change the booth to an awning, and then your truck will be the most economical. Moreover, this method can be used on absolutely all generations of trucks, even on the GAZelle-Business diesel model, whose fuel consumption is 15 liters per 100 kilometers.

Tires and thermostat

There is another way to reduce fuel consumption. A GAZelle with a properly configured thermostat overheats less often and consumes less fuel. But the main thing is not even to set it up, but just to make sure that it is in good condition. Tires also affect the level of economy, although not as much as a spoiler. In order for your truck to have less “appetite”, you need to change shoes according to the season (that is, summer tires in summer, winter tires in winter). Tire pressure should not exceed the norm, but a half-flat chamber will also not contribute to efficiency. Therefore, the tires must have the pressure recommended by the manufacturer.

If you follow these recommendations, GAZelle will always have economical fuel consumption!