Automotive brands work to adapt their vehicles to ecopaís and extra gasoline

The high cost of super gasoline in Ecuador is a latent concern for drivers who want to take care of the engine of their vehicles with a high octane fuel. For this reason, several automotive brands are committed to developing vehicles that are adapted to lower quality gasoline, without the car being affected, both in its performance and in its useful life.

Kia, one of the leading brands in the national automotive fleet, in recent years has presented technological innovations that have demonstrated the easy adaptability of its vehicles to use low-octane fuel and, in addition, maintain high engine performance.

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José Antonio Errázuriz, commercial director of Kia, comments that this flexibility is due to the constant innovation in technology that the South Korean brand has implemented, which takes Ecuador as the ideal territory to carry out performance tests at height; This is due to the country’s geography, since in a few hours you can travel from sea level to 4,500 meters above sea level in the Cotopaxi National Park.

In addition, the executive points out that the brand’s engines are calibrated for the characteristics, needs and demands of the country. These technical and strategic actions have managed to ensure the proper functioning of Kia vehicles with low octane gasoline; These innovations support the brand’s policy of maintaining the extended warranty of 10 years or 160,000 kilometers.

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Regarding super gasoline, Errázuriz recommends its use in vehicles with turbo engines, since to maintain the integrity of the internal parts of the engine in the long term, they need high octane fuel to avoid damage to the catalysts.

Details to consider

Joaquín Hernández, an automotive engineer, mentions that additives are a good option to improve the octane number of gasoline without this representing a large investment. “Additives provide additional and very important functions to the fuel.”

The expert explains that the first of these is detergent, which helps keep the combustion chamber clean, avoiding the accumulation of residues that reduce effectiveness and reduce engine power.

The second is anti-friction, and Hernández mentions that the additive establishes microfilms that further reduce the contact of engine parts, reducing wear and tear and increasing the useful life of the engine.

How to save fuel?

There are three options: the Consumption in the city, on the highway and mixed. Hernández states that, as a general rule, driving in the city will be the fastest to empty the tank. “This is because you engage in rough driving where you continually accelerate and brake.”

Consider the following to avoid consuming a lot of fuel on your journeys:

• Plan your trip well, choose good routes.
• Check tire pressure.
• When you turn it on, start the vehicle’s engine without stepping on the accelerator.
• Keep a steady speed.
• Use the air conditioning only when you need it.