So often we just do things the way that we have always done them, or the way that other people tell us to. Motoring is no exception to this. People are always giving us their 2 cents – ‘driving with the windows down increases drag’, ‘you should buy gas in the morning when it’s cold to get more for your money’, etc, etc. But how do we know if the people that tell us these things know what they are talking about, or if they are just know-it-alls? In this article, Amsoil Dealer – 109 Autosolutions are going to answer 5 of your summer motoring questions to debunk these myths once and for all.

No matter how often your Dad and your Uncle Bob swear by this, you may well have had your doubts. Well, here are the facts: people pay for coolant instead of using water because it’s better. Period. Coolant contains substances to prevent corrosion and wear, whereas water contains particles that react with your engine’s components, increasing corrosion and reducing your engine’s lifecycle. Don’t listen to Bob. Speak to your mechanic about the best coolant mix to use in different weather conditions.

Any fussy passengers you have (that don’t like the feeling of the wind in their hair) will tell you that air con is not only more comfortable for them but more fuel efficient too. There is a tiny grain of truth in this myth – if you are driving fast on a freeway in a very aerodynamic car, like a Porsche, winding down the windows does make your car markedly less aerodynamic and therefore increase the load on the engine. However, most cars are not so aerodynamic in the first place that it makes that much difference. Plus, air con requires a lot of energy. So, unless you’re a Porsche driver who’s probably not so worried about saving a few dollars on fuel, it’s best to stick to the old-school and crack down those windows.

I’ve been using traditional oil all my life, and it’s never done me any harm’ shouts your neighbor across the fence when he overhears you talking with a friend. Well, he’s not necessarily wrong, he just doesn’t know the difference. Yeah, synthetic oil is a bit more of an investment upfront, but it provides superior protection against overheating, corrosion and wear, as well as reducing deposits. This mean less frequent oil changes, fewer trips to the mechanic and fewer engine replacements. Thinking long-term, synthetic oil saves you way more than the difference in price of an oil change. To benefit from superior quality oil, call Amsoil Dealer – 109 Autosolutions at (336) 517-7155 and get the right product for a synthetic oil change in Davie County. If you prefer, our online store has further information about our products available.

Has a backseat driver ever told you to hit the hot air switch when you’re worried your engine might overheat? Well, they could be onto something. Yeah, it’s unpleasant to have hot air blasting at you on an already baking hot day, but it sucks the heat rapidly away from the engine and might give you the chance to get to the top of that hill to park up before you lose power completely. This method should be a last resort – if you have to do this regularly, you should get your car checked in for a full service.

Some of our more frugal friends might be proud to share this top tip with us, but sadly for them, they are wrong, wrong, wrong. Fuel is stored in underground tanks so is barely affected by outside air temperatures. So whatever time of day or night, whatever the weather, a gallon of gas will be the same volume - it’s the price of it that’s always changing!

So don’t listen to your uncle, your neighbor, your parents or your backseat driver – listen to the experts. Synthetic oil is the best way to prolong the life of your engine and protect against damage and wear. Get the right product for your synthetic oil change in Davie County today by calling the experts, Amsoil Dealer – 109 Autosolutions today at (336) 517-7155.