1. From the appearance point of view of the paint surface, proper waxing and sealing are necessary, but don't put too much faith in the high-end varnish coating. It doesn't depend on the price. no matter how expensive the varnish coating is, it will not work for a long time. You can purchase Turtle or 3M wax yourself and apply it frequently. After rain, it is best to brush the car in time when the weather clears to avoid acid rain corrosion. Do not use a dry brush or dry towel to wipe dust or loose soil from the car. Polish only areas with minor scratches. There is no need to frequently polish the entire car.
2. Check tire pressure frequently, neither too high nor too low. Regularly clean sand, small stones, etc. tires. Regular tire rotation, for example every 15,000 kilometers ou Depending on wear, regular four-position rotation can extend tire life. Since the front wheels are responsible for steering and the engine is heavier, the front wheels generally wear out more quickly. . In addition, if you find that the steering wheel shakes more at high speeds, you should perform dynamic balancing of the four wheels, which can reduce the wear of the mechanical structure. Or if conditions permit, you can actively perform dynamic balancing of all four wheels every 20,000 or 25,000 kilometers. Generally, Citroën cars are not prone to deviations and require alignment of all four wheels. If the situation is not serious and the tire pressure problem can be eliminated, there is no need to do a four-wheel alignment.
3. When turning around or entering a parking space, do not hold the steering wheel for ane long period. Bumping the steering wheel for a long time will further damage the power steering pump. It is best to return the steering wheel to the straight position before parking and stopping the engine. If the parking space is not very steep, do not pull the handbrake too hard. It's not impossible. It is best not to park the car on a steep slope for a long time, or park it for a long time in a place where the body tilts left and right, such as when two wheels are on the sidewalk. , two tires are on the road and the body tilts left and right.
4. Nowadays, engines run at high speeds. In order to reduce carbon deposits and extend engine life, the speed should be as high as possible when changing gears. the two thousand instructions contained in old manuals or from experienced drivers. As he sayshe old adage, it is best to have at least three thousand conversion speeds. In this way, even if one presses the accelerator a little more to increase the speed, which wastes a little fuel, it reduces the number of cleaning carbon deposits, saves money and protects the life engine life. In addition, if you become proficient and quickly increase the vehicle speed to high revs and shift gears quickly, it will be easier to enter the state of economical speed and fuel economy, and not consume more fuel. Especially the Sega 2.0 engine. This engine has excellent performance. Don't let performance be buried by carbon deposits or other poor driving habits.
5. When driving, you should keep an eye on all directions and learn to slow down and downshift in advance to reduce sudden braking. For example, if you see a red lighte or a traffic jam ahead of you, you should slow down instead of slamming on the brakes and slowing down when you see a red light at an intersection. On the one hand it is safe, on the other hand it saves fuel and, thirdly, saves brake pads. Replacing four-wheel brake pads is not cheap.
6. Quickly check fluid levels, such as engine oil, power steering oil, brake fluid, coolant, and window cleaning fluid. The fill position and check position for these fluid levels are all listed in the manual. If you don't understand, you can ask the repairer when you go to 4S for maintenance. Especially CitroënThe oil change cycle of a car is relatively long. The manual states it is 15,000 kilometers. However, considering the quality factors of domestic oil,s frequent short distances and poor vehicle temperature, the oil change cycle can be shortened to 8,000-10,000 kilometers. It is the best way to check the fluid level regularly every 1,000-1,500 kilometers. If you often drive on dirtier roads, remove the air filter regularly and blow off the dust. It's very simple and only requires four screws, but it's better for the motor. Furthermore, regarding the replacement of the brake fluid, the Citroën manual specifies that it must be replaced every two years. For regular cars, unless the manual says otherwise, it's usually two years (I don't know why my cousin's Honda Civic requires it). every three years). Replace it every year, maybe the sealing condition is good). Changing the brake fluid is for your own safety. Don't be greedy for cheap. Go to a small shop to replace the brake fluid of qlower quality. Don't extend your oil change time yourself just to save money. In special circumstances, it should not exceed two and. a year and a half maximum. Since the brake fluid itself has the property of absorbing water, it must be replaced within a specified time. In addition, if it is no longer used after replacement, the remaining open brake fluid is also due to water absorption and cannot be stored for two years before use. But if the brake pads need to be replaced in the near future, you can keep them for a while, or if your friend's car is replaced at the same time, you can give it to him. If the car owner is in a region where temperatures are higher in the south and the freezing period in winter is relatively short, the window cleaning fluid can be replaced with water for most of the the year. However,water has no decontamination capacity. The replacement may freeze. container and tubes. Regarding the coolant issue, although water can be used instead in hot weather or in an emergency, it is best to use a coolant that meets the standards. One is in case the water tank freezes and cracks, and the other is for a professional coolant. good cooling effect and it is not easy to cause damage. Scale is not easy to corrode the water tank. This coolant is also changed every two years according to Citroën's requirements, but if the region is not particularly cold in winter, the replacement cycle can be relaxed.
This car is ideal for getting to and from work. It has a small displacement and does not consume much fuel.
Fuel consumption of different engine sizesand different configurations is different. For details, see:
Actual overall fuel consumption is related to several factors such as load, road conditions and driving habits. , weather, wind speed, tire pressure, etc. Actual overall fuel consumption Fuel consumption depends on actual driving conditions.
Factors affecting fuel consumption
1. That refrigeration and air conditioning be used
2. Driving conditions, the most fuel-efficient conditions are at constant speed and air conditioning. economic speed
3. Weight of the vehicle, the lighter it is, the more fuel efficient it is
4. Generator.
5. Driving habits: Braking too much will definitely not save fuel.
6. The best engine temperature is around 70 degrees. When it is too low, the viscosity of the oil.will be high and lubrication will not be good. When the temperature is too high, oil adhesion is poor and lubrication is reduced. At the same time, the cooling fan turns on, which consumes energy and then oil.
7. Engine oil performance
8. Tire strength, wide tires have greater strength and the resistance also increases when they are short of air
9. Aerodynamics of automobile body designp>