Everyone is looking for ways to be more green and to be more eco-friendly in their day to day life. If you are ready to make that step to living more eco-friendly, even where your car is concerned, here are some tips from your Temple Ford dealer.
In order to get better mileage for your vehicle and reduce your emissions, remove excess weight. The more stuff you have in your car, it will use up to 2 percent more gas. Take a look in the trunk and unload some of that junk.
Do your part by driving green. This means avoid driving aggressively. It’s one of the main reasons we waste fuel. Speeding and coming to sudden stops along with jerky movements all contribute to bad fuel economy. Also remember to turn off your car and not to idle in traffic. Your vehicle’s engine is actually running less efficiently while sitting stationary. An idling car also puts out toxic emissions that harm the envrionment.
Maintain the correct PSI in your tiresI. This is not only good for the environment, but is also good for your wallet. The proper PSI can be found in the driver’s side door or in your owner’s manual. Properly inflated tires last longer and increase your gas mileage by over 3 percent.
Think green about parking. If you have the chance, park in a shaded area or garage during hot weather. Keeping your car shaded means less fuel evaporates. It also decreases the amount of energy needed to cool your car off when you get in. Speaking of cooling, if it’s a beautiful day and the air feels great, roll down the windows and enjoy. This will cut down on running your AC and save on fuel costs by 13 percent.
Keep your vehicle properly maintained. Make sure to keep up with regular tune-ups. This is important when it comes to keeping your car running efficiently. A properly maintained vehicle will result in fewer emissions and the usage of less gas. It’s important to keep your car clean and free of debris. You can still wash your car and be green while doing so. Pick out eco-friendly soaps such as Simple Green. Wash your car on the lawn so the toxins can be absorbed and neutralized back into the soil instead of flowing into the storm drain.
If you remember these simple tips, we can all do our part to help the environment. Have fun finding even more ways to be eco-friendly from the folks over at Johnson Brothers Ford.
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