There are plenty of tips out there to save money on gas but I wanted to concentrate on what I call Cold Weather Gas Saving Tips.
This is basically a run-down of how the weather and temperature affects your mileage and gas efficiency.
Cold Weather Gas Saving Tip # 1: Filling up
As gasoline is denser at colder temperatures, those in the cooler parts of the country are actually getting more gas for their gallon.
That’s great if you live there but what about the rest of us?
Filling up at the colder times of the day will give you the same benefits wherever you live.
Try to visit the gas station early in the morning. Late at night can be good too. Temperatures are
cooler at these times so you’ll get more gas.
Cold Weather Gas Saving Tip # 2: Use the right oil
When it’s cold the engine has a harder time starting. The oil is thicker and it takes more energy to get it moving. By choosing an oil that is recommended for your vehicle in cold temperatures you will find that you can get much better efficiency even from a cold start.
Cold Weather Gas Saving Tip # 3: Don’t idle
It might seem that in cold temperatures you need to warm the car thoroughly before a journey. Excessive idling only harms your fuel economy.
When the vehicle is cold let it warm up for about 30 seconds or so only. That is enough to start the oil flowing. You can warm up the engine the rest of the way on the journey itself.
Even though cold weather and low temperatures can reduce fuel economy it is possible by following these cold weather gas saving tips to improve your gas mileage and even save a few bucks along the way.
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