Winter Is Coming: Save Some Gas In The Cold
With my recent return from Alaska I can say that Winter is just around the corner. Here are a couple of the most important fuel saving tips for Winter weather (I’ll be brining up some more as snow hits):
Use a block heater in the cold: Pre-warm your engine with an electric block heater. Engines are most efficient at full operating temperature, and the block heater helps it get there sooner. About 2 hours is the maximum time needed to pre-warm a small engine.
Minimize 4-wheel drive use, when safe: The added friction of drive components in four wheel drive mode increases fuel consumption, especially when the center differential is locked and the vehicle is turning.
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