Did you know that your car's fuel economy is different in the summer than it is in the winter? In fact, your car usually goes through more energy in the winter because you're running the heated seats, defrosters, and other warming features that can suck a lot of energy. While you sometimes need these features, there are a few things that you can do to reduce how much you have to use these energy-sucking features, and at Lithia Chrysler Jeep of Reno in Reno, NV, we're happy to tell you more.
First of all, if there's a way to park your vehicle in a garage, you'll save money on warming your car before your drive to work in the morning because you'll be starting with a warmer car.
Drive off after only 30 seconds of warming your engine. Yes, it's tempting to wait until your vehicle is toasty warm before getting inside, but your engine actually warms more quickly when your driving rather than when it's parked.