Since the eighties of the last century, the Neftekamsk dump truck plant has been producing KamAZ trucks of various modifications. The car was quite popular at the time, but to this day is in great demand. In addition, the specialists of the issuing enterprise are constantly working on its improvement.
First of all, the future car owner, in addition to all the technical characteristics of the car, is interested in fuel consumption. KamAZ is no exception.
For automobile transport, there are various types of fuel consumption standards that are designed to plan its needs and control consumption. This is especially important for enterprises engaged in any activity using freight vehicles.
For trucks, a lot of types of fuel consumption standards are established depending on the modification of the machine and the specifics of its purpose. In order to compile a characteristic about a car in this regard, it is enough to pay attention to the main types of norms:
- The linear norm set for car mileage for every hundred kilometers. This norm is basic.
- The rate established for the performance of any transport work, taking into account the additional fuel consumption for the movement of a loaded car.
Take, for example, the famous collective farmer - the KamAZ 55102 car model. The fuel consumption rate for KamAZ of this modification, the carrying capacity of which is seven tons at a maximum speed of 80 km / h, is 31 liters. For comparison: another KamAZ 55111 model, whose carrying capacity is thirteen tons, at the same speed, has a fuel consumption rate of eight liters more.
Therefore, as with any other car, in the KamAZ model, fuel consumption directly depends on the weight of the car. Therefore, trying to improve the car, experts thought about its efficiency.
Today, on some modifications of the KamAZ dump truck, a dump truck is used, which has an oval section of the body, which can significantly reduce the weight of the car and save fuel consumption by 5-6%. The same advantages are provided by the use of new engines on KamAZ vehicles.
Nevertheless, the correct technique of driving a car is not only the main condition for increasing its service life and the absence of emergency situations, as well as economical fuel consumption. KamAZ should not be overloaded to achieve this.
Movement on KamAZ needs to begin smoothly only after the engine warms up. Jerks at the beginning of the movement lead to a car slip, thereby accelerating tire wear on wheels and increasing fuel consumption.
It is also possible to significantly reduce KAMAZ fuel consumption by correctly performing maneuvers when driving. For example, increasing the speed during the descent to overcome the ascent due to inertia. In this case, the car will not be with a constantly running engine, which will stop the full supply of fuel and will save it.
In addition, there are certain rules, following which on any car, you can significantly reduce fuel consumption. KamAZ, too, may well correspond to them. If possible, do not use the car radio and lighting devices, because they increase fuel consumption.
The chosen route should be convenient. Its convenience lies not in shortening the route, but in the absence of a large number of traffic lights and traffic jams. Since under the condition of constant braking and starting, fuel consumption will also increase.
In addition, the car must be in good condition, for which it is necessary to periodically carry out its maintenance.