The Patriot SUV remains a highly demanded model in the domestic market. And more recently, he began to gain popularity abroad. In many ways, this interest is due to attractive indicators of fuel consumption. At UAZ "Patriot" (diesel) it is characterized by better performance than other gasoline analogues of SUVs.
From 2006 to 2017 UAZ "Patriot" has been significantly modernized. These changes have affected not only the appearance, but also the fuel consumption. UAZ "Patriot" (diesel) in 2014 dramatically changed the appearance.
Transmission and tank of the Patriot car
The cross-country ability of an SUV depends on the transmission no less than on the device of its engine or the quality of the suspension. The model range UAZ "Patriot" it has several features. In fact, this is a new system that they decided to integrate and test on this series of cars. And she showed herself on the positive side. The tank at the car has also been improved. Its capacity was raised to 90 liters. With such a tank, you can safely arrange trips for hundreds of kilometers.
Engine Features of the Patriot
Off-road vehicles from ZMZ were endowed with developers a considerable number of attractive features, including low fuel consumption. UAZ "Patriot" with the Iveco diesel engine was the first car to go off the assembly line. Here are some of the features:
- the power of this “toy” is as many as 116 horses;
- capacity - 2.3 liters;
- This model has been modified due to a problem with high fuel consumption;
- To do this, the Zavolzhsky plant launched the production of its own engine under the marking ZMS-51432.
The developed diesel was subsequently installed on all Patriot SUVs. The device of the new fuel supply system has significantly reduced fuel consumption. In this regard, he is now far ahead of his gasoline counterpart. According to testing, with a mileage of 100 km of the diesel model, several liters less fuel is required. Approximately 2 to 5 liters comes out saving. In total, for a hundred kilometers the Patriot needs about 9 and a half liters of fuel. The fuel system blocks are made of aluminum. The system has 4 cylinders and 16 valves.
All the advantages of the diesel "Patriot"
Off-road vehicle easily overcomes all the problems associated with off-road. And he does it easily and naturally. For this, the "Patriot" has earned the appreciation of the drivers and many positive reviews in their address. But high passability is not the only advantage of this car. There are a lot of them. And the most attractive of them are:
- Profitability. The fuel system device allowed to reduce fuel consumption at the UAZ "Patriot" (diesel - ZMZ-51432).
- Simplicity of operation. The machine is very easy to operate.
- The ability to climb uphill at an angle of up to 35 degrees.
- Overcoming fords with a depth of half a meter.
- Trim. Its quality can not but rejoice.
disadvantages
As for the minuses of the diesel "Patriot", then their value could be attributed to them. This car is not cheap. But its price is due and quite justified by quality. Plus, its power units are slightly inferior to other SUVs in terms of power and dynamism.
What determines the fuel consumption of UAZ Patriot (diesel)?
Before, “Patriots” were produced exclusively with gasoline engines. But this thing, as you know, is not economical. Drivers then were surprised to find a flow rate of 20 liters, with a mileage of a hundred kilometers. But why does an SUV have such a big loss? It's all about the device of the gasoline engine. It included two fuel tanks. Fuel moved between them in the direction of travel. This work as a result tricked the sensor.
The diesel option consumes significantly less fuel. Therefore, the "Patriots", it was decided to completely transfer to the use of only diesel engines. When moving around the city he needs up to 12 liters per 100 km. Moving in a straight line, with great speed, can greatly reduce this figure. So, if you accelerate the Patriot to 100 km / h, the consumption will be only about 8 liters per hundred. Factors such as air temperature, road surface conditions and driver professionalism are also actively influencing consumption.
Is it possible to reduce fuel consumption for a UAZ Patriot diesel?
For all the economy of the Patriot, it still eats more fuel than any passenger car. Is there a way to reduce consumption? This question is always of interest to the owners of this car. Off-road vehicles require more fuel due to the large weight, all-wheel drive and overall motor. You can reduce its consumption. To do this, you only need to adhere to the following rules:
- Fuel consumption UAZ "Patriot" (diesel) largely depends on the speed of movement. Almost every 10 km / h affect its value. To reduce fuel consumption, you should always try to ride at medium speed.
- If the roof rack of the car is not used, it should be removed. This reduces the entire machine and improves its aerodynamics.
- The fuel system must be maintained in perfect condition. Carry out maintenance on time and do not forget about the diagnosis.
- It is recommended to warm up the car engine before each start of movement.
- The ride should be as calm as possible. Without sudden starts and braking.
- Although an SUV is designed for off-road driving, this does not mean that you should always leave the road in the field. Off-road driving significantly increases fuel consumption. Therefore, this should be avoided if possible.
It is also necessary to ensure that the tire pressure is always normal. And you should avoid downtime at idle. Follow these simple rules - and you will very soon notice that your Patriot car has become a more economical SUV.