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how to calculate fuel consumption per km malaysia

Figuring out your car's fuel consumption per kilometer in Malaysia is pretty straightforward. Here's how you do it: First, fill your tank right up until the pump auto - clicks off, and jot down your odometer reading. Then, drive around as you normally would for a bit. Once you're ready, fill it up again to the same auto - shutoff point. Note: how many liters you put in the second time and how many kilometers you've covered since the first fill. To get your fuel consumption in liters per 100 kilometers, just take the number of liters you added the second time, divide it by the kilometers driven, and then multiply that result by 100. If you want to know the cost per kilometer, take that liters/100km figure, multiply it by the current fuel price (like RM2.05 per liter for RON95), and then divide by 100. Now, it's important to remember that fuel economy can take a big hit from a few key things. Your driving style is a big one – sudden acceleration and abrupt braking can guzzle up to 20% more fuel. Then there's the road conditions – traffic - jammed city streets will burn about 30% more gas than cruising down the highway. Running the air - conditioner at its maximum setting continuously can increase the engine load by approximately 10%. And don't forget about weight – every extra 100kg in the car can bump up fuel use by around 5%. To keep things running as efficiently as possible, it's a good idea to check your tire pressure regularly – being 20% below the recommended pounds per square inch can increase fuel consumption by 3%. Also, make sure your air filter isn't clogged; a dirty one messes with combustion efficiency. On the tech side, some newer cars come with active grille shutters and auto start - stop systems, which can actually help cut fuel use by 5 - 8%. For the data geeks out there, you can hook up a fuel monitoring app to your car's OBD port to keep an eye on real - time consumption.
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