High gas prices don’t mean that you have to leave your vehicle at home and no longer enjoy its conveniences.

It’s fair to say that gas prices are not only not what they used to be, but they are also showing no signs of lowering any time soon, leaving many motorists to resign themselves to leaving their car in the garage.

Get the Most from Your Fuel Tank

However, K&K Oilsandlube knows just how important and convenient your vehicle is, and has prepared some easy-to-adopt tips which can help all motorists enjoy driving their vehicle while reducing the number of times needed to visit the gas station.

Brakes, Not Gears

If you drive a manual transmission then you have likely adopted the driving style of changing down through your gears to slow your vehicle for a turn or even to come to a stop or pushing your gears each time that you accelerate. However, consider swapping this style of driving:

• Instead of slowing down your vehicle by using your gears, idle to the next red light and use your brakes to bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
• When accelerating, instead of pushing your gears until you can hear them screaming, change gears when you can hear they are beginning to reach their limit.

Each time that the RPM of your engine increases, so too does its need for fuel. The above tips are great ways to reduce the stress put on your engine and, in turn, the amount of fuel is needed just to get you to the next red light.

No More Warming Up

There was once a time when you needed to warm up your vehicle. Well, while you know it as warming up your engine, in reality, you are warming up your engine oil. Overnight when the temperatures drop, conventional oil begins to thicken and lose its protective consistency. Before it can protect your engine, it first needs to warm up. Of course, each morning that you warm up your oil, you are wasting valuable fuel. Switching to synthetic oil removes the need to waste fuel each morning because it is designed to maintain its consistency throughout cold temperatures. This means that your engine is ready to go, and to be protected, from the moment you switch on the ignition, removing the need to waste gas each morning. Click here to buy Signature Series 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil and reduce your gas usage with a synthetic oil change. To find out more about how giving your vehicle a quick and easy synthetic oil change can improve your mileage and engine performance, speak with an expert at K&K Oilsandlube by calling (918) 269-0081 or check out the online store for more information and to place an order.

Choose Better Routes

One of the easiest ways to reduce the number of miles you drive and, in turn, the amount of gas you use, is to rearrange your errands and make the most out of your miles and time. For example:

• Use an online map service which allows you to see where each or your regular errands are in your town.
• Using this information, consider how you can rearrange your errand schedule so that places in close proximity of each other are visited on the same day.
• Look for routes between each location which avoids traffic you constantly complain about.

This is not only a great way to reduce the number of miles you drive, but it also allows you to choose routes which avoid traffic you commonly encounter, both of which assist to reduce your gas usage.

Consider Your Windows

Most drivers have become accustomed to simply switching on the A/C when the temperatures inside the vehicle start to rise. And while this is effective at keeping you and your passengers comfortable, it can also use more fuel than necessary. If you are driving at high speed, like on a freeway, then choosing the air conditioning is your best option. By keeping the windows up, you are reducing wind resistance, reducing the stress on your engine and, in turn, your gas tank. However, as the air conditioner uses an additional motor when activates, if you are driving at slower speeds, such as around town to complete your errands or a school run, then lowering your windows is your best choice as it allows the natural air to flow through your vehicle, helping to keep you all comfortable. If you do choose to lower your windows while driving, be sure to lower the back windows a small amount, to allow airflow.

Improve Engine Performance and Reduce Gas Usage with a Synthetic Oil Change in Clermont

Keeping your engine in good shape is crucial to your fuel efficiency. An engine which is in poor repair requires more gas to operate and will cost a lot in repairs. Simple at-home maintenance like checking your fluid levels or giving your vehicle a synthetic oil change can be enough to keep your engine running smoothly. To find out more about how a synthetic oil change can help your engine or to place an order, speak with a friendly professional on the subject by calling K&K Oilsandlube at (918) 269-0081.