Tracking Fuel Consumption:
1. Start with a Full Tank: Fill your car's fuel tank to the brim and reset your trip meter. This will serve as your starting point.
2. Record Fuel Purchases: Every time you refill your tank, note down the number of liters or gallons of fuel you pump into the vehicle.
3. Keep a Log: Maintain a record of your fuel purchases, including the dates, odometer readings, and the amount of fuel filled.
Calculating Mileage:
1. Odometer Reading Difference: Subtract the odometer reading at the start of your fuel tracking from the current odometer reading. This will give you the total distance traveled since the last fill-up.
2. Fuel Consumption: Subtract the amount of fuel you pumped in during the first fill-up from the amount you added during the latest fill-up. This represents the total fuel consumed.
3. Mileage Calculation: Divide the total distance traveled (step 1) by the total fuel consumed (step 2). The result is your car's mileage.
Example Calculation:
- Starting Odometer Reading: 10,000 kilometers
- Ending Odometer Reading: 12,500 kilometers
- Total Distance Traveled: 12,500 - 10,000 = 2,500 kilometers
- Total Fuel Consumed: 50 liters
Mileage = Total Distance Traveled / Total Fuel Consumed
= 2,500 kilometers / 50 liters
= 50 kilometers per liter
Additional Points:
- Consistently track your fuel purchases and odometer readings to ensure accurate mileage calculations.
- Variations in driving conditions, traffic patterns, and road terrain can impact your car's mileage.
- For more precise measurements, you can calculate the average mileage over multiple fuel fill-ups.
- Car mileage efficiency is influenced by factors such as engine performance, driving habits, and vehicle maintenance.
