Why Is My Suzuki Alto Lapin’s Fuel Efficiency Decreasing?

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Why Is My Suzuki Alto Lapin’s Fuel Efficiency Decreasing?

Ive been noticing that my Suzuki Alto Lapin is consuming more fuel than usual. I’ve heard that faulty sensors, such as the oxygen sensor o r mass airflow sensor, can cause poor fuel efficiency. Could a sensor be the problem, and how do I check if any of them need to be replaced?

Gari Specialist asked on 07 Mar 2025 12:24:16 pm

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Gari Master - on 07 Mar 2025 12:27:10 pm

A decrease in fuel efficiency can be related to several faulty sensors in the vehicle. The most common ones that can cause this issue are:

Oxygen Sensor O2 Sensor: If the oxygen sensor is malfunctioning, it might send incorrect signals to the engine control unit ECU, leading to improper air-fuel mixture adjustments. This can result in more fuel being burned than necessary, causing a in fuel efficiency.

Mass Airflow Sensor MAF: A faulty MAF sensor will incorrectly measure the amount of air entering the engine, leading to an improper air-fuel mixture. This can decrease engine performance and fuel economy.

Fuel Pressure Sensor: If this sensor is not working correctly, it can lead to too much o r too little fuel being injected into the engine, reducing fuel efficiency.

Throttle Position Sensor TPS: If the TPS is malfunctioning, it can lead to incorrect throttle readings, causing the engine to consume more fuel to maintain speed.

Solution:

Diagnosis: Use an OBD-II scanner to check for any trouble codes related to the sensors mentioned above.
Repair: If any of the sensors are found to be faulty, they should be replaced. Regular maintenance, such as cleaning o r replacing the MAF sensor, and checking the oxygen sensors can help improve fuel efficiency.