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Monday, June 14th, 2010Gas Gas
As I write this, gas is now averaging over four dollars a gallon! The price of almost everything we buy is going up, and there does not seem to be any relief in sight!
It's no surprise that people are trying all sorts of things in an effort save money on gas. In fact, they are trying to save money almost any way that they can!
While no one suggestion is going to solve the problem of high gas prices, there are many things that can be done, each of which can contribute to some savings. One of these is to start using synthetic motor oils in our motor vehicles. While the savings for the individual might be small, every little bit helps.
Fleet owners or the operators of commercial motor vehicles, truck drivers in particular, might find the savings on fuel, and maintenance, to be significant to their bottom line.
How does using synthetic motor oil and other synthetic lubricants save money on gas?
What other savings can be found through the use of synthetics as opposed to petroleum based lubricants?
What other benefits can be the result of using these products?
Well, the less efficiently an engine operates, the more fuel it burns. All motor oils and lubricants, whether synthetic or petroleum based, will break down over time. As they break down, they lose their viscosity, i. e. their ability to lubricate. During the period of their maximum viscosity, when they are new, they will help the engine operate at or near its peak efficiency. Over time, however, heat will cause them to lose their viscosity.
Less viscosity means a less efficient engine! A less efficient engine means one that burns more gas or diesel fuel to do its job.
Synthetic motor oils retain their viscosity longer than petroleum based lubricants. This means that the engine is running more efficiently for a longer period of time. This means, in turn, that the engine needs less fuel to do what it needs to do.
Secondly, synthetic motor oils, when used properly and changed on schedule, can be more efficient at protecting an engine against wear and tear. This means that the engine lasts longer and remains closer to its point of maximum efficiency for a longer period of time. Over the life of the vehicle, this means better fuel economy which translates into what we are all searching for...a way to save money on gas or diesel fuel.
There are other savings as well!
While synthetic motor oils cost more per unit than petroleum based products, the intervals between oil changes is greater and offsets the initial cost of the oil. While this initial cost may be two or three times the cost of conventional motor oil, change interval can be as much as 35,000 miles with normal use as opposed to the 3,000 to 5,000 miles recommended with most conventional oils.
This means that while a synthetic motor oil may cost three times as much as a conventional product, it can last up to seven times as long!
Don't forget, that not only is the motorist or truck driver saving on the overall cost of the lubricant, but they are saving on the cost of the oil change as well! Also, during the time periods between oil changes, the longer lasting viscosity of the synthetic motor oil means that the engine is operating near its maximum efficiency for a longer time rather than losing efficiency several times as petroleum based products will as they wear out and lose their ability to lubricate effectively over multiple cycles.
Finally, many of us today are looking beyond the monetary cost of fuel and lubricants and are seeking ways to improve the environment. Petroleum is not a renewable resource, and using synthetic motor oils allows us to perform necessary maintenance on our vehicles while keeping them at or near maximum efficiency longer while simultaneously allowing us to use a product that does not depend as much on petroleum.
Many are seeking to make a political or economic statement and do not wish to continue what they believe to be America's dependence on foreign oil! These people can find American made synthetic oils which will help decrease this dependence.
Again, the single motorist will not make much of an impact on his or her pocketbook or on the state of the world. However, if many motorists, truck drivers, fleet managers, RV owners, and chainsaw or lawn mower operators choose synthetic motor oils over conventional lubricants, they can make an impression on others and perhaps create a world in which people turn to synthetic motor oil to save money on gas and keep their vehicles and power tools lasting longer and working more efficiently.
Donovan Baldwin is a freelance writer and a University of West Florida alumnus currently living in Stone Mountain, GA. He is a member of Mensa and is retired from the U. S. Army after 21 years of service. In his career, he has held many managerial and supervisory positions. However, his main pleasures have long been writing, nature, .and fitness. In the last few years, he has been able to combine these pleasures by writing poetry and articles on subjects such as health, fitness, yoga, writing, the environment, happiness, self improvement, and weight loss.
Information on hybrid cars and other environmental issues at http://hybridcarsalternativefuelsandmore.blogspot.com/ .
What type of Gas (gas station) should I use for my car?
I own a 98 v6 accord coupe. Im toying between chevron gas w/techron, something to clean my fuel injector, or Mobil? Or does it matter. Which do you think will give my car the better gas mileage?
Premium grade gasolines have little, if any, effect on your vehicle's performance, and, if you are worried about dirty injectors, a $3 bottle of additive will do just fine, although probably not necessary either.
Some people believe that high octane gasoline reduces engine knock, and there was a time this may have been true. But today's computers, inside your engine, account for knocking issues and automatically make adjustments.
The main advantage of premium-grade gas is that it allows automakers to advertise a few more horsepower by designing and tuning engines to take advantage of premium's anti-knock properties. But, if you use regular in a premium engine, the power loss is so slight, most drivers can't tell.
The fact is, the gasoline retailers hype the premium grade gasoline because it is simply more profitable! In some cases, because premium fuel is harder to ignite than lower octane gasoline, it can actually be harder to start your car, and you may even find that your vehicle runs rougher then it does on low octane fuel.
Your gas mileage isn't effected either way......Buy the cheap stop, and don't worry about it.
http://usedcarsale.com/answers/questions/maintenance/what_type_of_gas_should_i_use.aspx
Good luck to you.
Goran Bregovic - Gas Gas
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