Posted on 1/1/2020
In cold weather conditions, your car has to work much harder. It takes much longer for your engine to reach fuel-efficient temperature, especially if you are making several short trips. Heated seats, window defrosters, and heater fans use additional power as well, adding to winter just not being a fuel-efficient season. Your battery is working harder too -- your battery’s performance decreases in cold weather, so it is especially hard for your alternator keep your battery charged. With all this being said, there are several tips and tricks you can use to maximize your car’s fuel economy in the winter: If you can, park your car in a warmer place, so you can increase the initial temperature of your cabin and engine. Combine trips so you are driving less often with a cold engine. Don’t let your car idle more than 30 seconds to warm it up. Your engine actually warms up faster while you drive. Minimize your use of seat warmers or defroste ... read more