7 ways to improve your vehicle’s fuel economy in hot weather - ⛽😲 KPRC2 gasprices gas weather houston HTX
– It’s hot and gas prices remain high. That means your air-conditioner is working hard -- even when you do use ourin your vehicle. So how can you improve fuel economy even in hot weather? Here are a few more tricks with expert scientific knowledge from the Environmental Protection Agency that should help.
But before we get to those -- did you know that hot weather can actually increase your fuel economy? It’s true, according to the EPA. : “Your engine warms up to an efficient temperature faster; summer grades of gasoline can have slightly more energy; and warm air causes less aerodynamic drag than cold air.”However, as expected, keeping passengers comfortable in hot weather by rolling down the windows or using the air conditioning can reduce fuel economy.
Running your car’s air conditioning is the main contributor to reduced fuel economy in hot weather, the EPA said. Its effect depends on a number of factors, such as the outside temperature, humidity, and intensity of the sun. Under very hot conditions, the EPA noted AC use can reduce a conventional vehicle’s fuel economy by more than 25%, particularly on short trips.
Driving with your windows down can also reduce fuel economy. Open windows increase wind resistance, making your vehicle use more energy to push through the air. This effect is quite small at low speeds, but increases at highway speeds.
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