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Did you know that the temperature outside can affect your fuel economy? The hot summer weather heats up your engine more quickly and efficiently. Unfortunately, how your maintain the temperature inside your car can also affect the fuel economy. The number one reason for reduced fuel economy during the hot summer months is running the AC in your vehicle. In fact, running the AC on full blast can reduce your fuel efficiency up to 25%. However, it is better than leaving your windows down, as that increases the car's aerodynamic drag, making the engine work harder. Keep reading to learn about ways that you can improve your fuel economy this summer, without you and your passengers suffering in the heat. Your friends at our  Lake of the Ozarks car dealership  are here to help you save gas and money this summer!  Tips for Improving Fuel Economy Below are a few things that you can do to improve your fuel economy when driving in the hot summer sun: Park in the shade...

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 sho...