ArticleMap.com

Winter Strategies To Improve Gas Mileage

Along with cold weather and snow, winter brings it's own particular challenges to maintaining and improving gas mileage. There are a few specific things you need to do in the winter to maintain good fuel economy.

Make sure your oil is the proper grade for winter. As temperatures drop it causes the oil in your car to become thicker. If it gets too thick it will not be able to properly lubricate your engine. Not only will an engine that isn't properly lubricated use more gas but it can also sustain considerable damage. It could even cause damage to the point where the engine would need to be replaced.

Check your owners manual or ask your car dealer to ensure you are using the proper grade of oil for winter. Cold temperatures require an oil that is thinner than the oil used during the summer. As many cars now use multi grade oil, which is an oil that changes it's viscosity or thickness at different temperatures, it might be sufficient for winter driving. Again, check with an expert to determine the proper grade of oil.

A second problem that cold weather brings is a change in your tire pressure. In cold weather the tire pressure drops. If your tires were at the proper pressure at 70 degrees, those same tires will be 5 to 10 pounds too low at 20 degrees and will be 7 to 14 pounds too low at zero degrees.

Low tire pressure is one of the most common gas robbing conditions. It has been estimated that more than 25 per cent of all vehicles on the road have at least one tire with low pressure. You will be decreasing your fuel economy by 4 percent if your tires are 5 to 10 pounds under inflated

Every 10-degree drop in ambient temperature results in a one to two pound reduction in tire pressure. If you set your pressures in November, they'll be too low in February.

To maintain proper tire pressure and avoid losing fuel economy, you need to check your tire pressure at least once every month at a minimum. You should also make sure they are properly inflated when there is an extreme change in temperature.

These are just a few of the fuel robbing conditions that winter brings. You can prevent the decrease in gas mileage and in fact increase fuel economy by knowing about these conditions and taking the necessary steps to avoid them.

Article Source: http://www.articlemap.com

Scott Siegel is the author of a 143 page manual of automotive industry insider secrets on saving gas and money at the pump (beatthegaspump.com). Visit us to learn how you can get better gas mileage. Find out how to increase gas mileage.

Please Rate this Article

Not yet Rated

Click the XML Icon Above to Receive Trucks-SUVs Articles Via RSS!

Additional Articles From - Home | Automotive | Trucks-suvs

A Look At The Dodge Nitro - By : John Eva
Information About The Suzuki Grand Vitara - By : John Eva
Getting the Best Iveco Spare Parts - By : John Mart
Your Air Filtration Tools Guide - By : David H Urmann
Improve Gas Mileage by Changing Your Parking Habits - By : Scott Siegel
Tonneau Covers Benefit Your Truck During Winter - By : Rich Marsiglia
50 Years of Toyota: The History of the Toyota Truck - By : Jason Lancaster
CDL Schools Are Your Fast Start To A Truck Driving Career! - By : Nat Bronson
Transform Your Truck Into A Campsite With A Truck Tent - By : Mike Rosania
Prevent Accidents With Simple Things – Like ATV Ramps - By : Tim saunier

	Print This Article
	Post Comment
	Add To Favorites
	Email to Friends
	Ezine Ready

Submit Articles
Member Login
i Top Authors
Most Popular Articles
Submission Guidelines
Ezine Notifications
Article RSS Feeds

Press Release
About Us
Link To Us
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service

Highly Recommended:

Sponsored Ads:

Recommended Hosting

Related Sister Site:
Submit Health Articles Now