|
Another thing to consider is a light motor oil, perhaps a 5W20. Because it's less viscous, it reduces internal engine frictional losses from the cold start and luke-warm running. I concur with the block heater idea. Put it on a timer to come on one to two hours before your commute (depending on how fast it can warm the engine) so you won't waste grid juice keeping it hot all night.
__________________
Jim Allen
The Frugal Four Wheeler and Farmer
My ultimate goal is not necessarily the highest mpg but to make my trucks more efficient configured as I need them.
Old Reliable '86 Ford F-250HD 4x4, 6.9L diesel
Red '00 Honda Accord Coupe, 3.0L V6, automatic
The Plugger '05 Ford F-150HD 4x4, Regular Cab, 8-ft bed, 8,200# GVW, 5.4L V8, automatic, 4.10:1 ratios, 285/70R-17D tires
|