Secrets To Improve Your Fuel Economy This Summer

After two relatively mild summers, a massive heatwave has hit the Lake Area. The temperatures have been hovering in the mid to upper nineties for the past several weeks, and though we might experience a brief reprieve this weekend, the temperatures are expected to remain high. This is a good thing overall, because hot temperatures lend themselves to great fun in the water and the other attractions/activities at the Lake of the Ozarks. However, they can also take a toll on your vehicle if you aren't careful!

Improving Your Summer Fuel Economy

Between summer vacations, road trips, holiday weekends, and day trips, most people probably put several miles on their cars in the summertime - which can add up to a significant amount of money spent in gas over the summer months. Though some vehicles innately get better gas mileage than others, there are some things you can to help improve your fuel economy.

In a couple of weeks, we will take a closer look at some of the things you should do to maintain your vehicle in hot temperatures. This week, however, your friends at our Lake of the Ozarks car dealership are here to help you save money with these strategies for improving your fuel economy in the summer.

Tips To Boost Your Summer Gas Mileage

Most people find that their fuel economy lowers a bit in the summer because running the air conditioning uses extra gas. With that in mind, here are a few strategies that may help reduce the extra strain on your gas tank while still keeping your vehicle at a tolerable temperature:

• When traveling at slower speeds, roll down your windows and use the breeze instead of the air conditioning. Use the AC when traveling at highway speeds.
• When you first get in the car, drive with your windows down to air out the cabin before turning on your air conditioning. (Don't start using the AC while the car is idling.)
• Use a sunshade or park your vehicle in the shade/garage to prevent it from getting extra hot when not in use.
• Only use the air conditioning to cool as much as you need - don't make the cabin cooler than necessary.

Tips To Boost Your General Gas Mileage

The above suggestions are great ways to help improve your fuel economy in the summer specifically, but there are other year-round strategies that can also be helpful in the summer:

• Keep your tires properly inflated.
• Avoid weighing your vehicle down with extra cargo.
• Change your oil and air filter regularly.
• Drive gently - avoid accelerating or decelerating quickly.
• Run all your errands at the same time instead of taking multiple smaller trips.

In The Market For A New Vehicle? We've Got You Covered!

Using these strategies should be able to help you improve your fuel economy, so you can dedicate more of your budget to your fun summer activities instead of gas. Of course, if you want to experience a drastic difference in your fuel economy, you may want to consider upgrading to a more fuel-efficient vehicle. If you are shopping for a new car at the Lake of the Ozarks, stop by and see us. We would be more than happy to assist you!

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Camdenton, MO  65020
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