The Emerald Isle is famous for its lush greenery and abundance of leprechauns. The latter may be a fairytale, but it is true that small steps can help make your car greener. Not only will you save the earth, but you’ll also save a lot of money. Firestone Complete Auto Care provides the following tips to make sure your vehicle is greener.
* Perform scheduled maintenance. Keep your vehicle in excellent working order by following the maintenance schedule. Your vehicle’s impact on the planet can be minimized by changing your filters and fluids regularly.
* Slow down. Slower vehicles use less fuel. You can reduce your highway speed to 10 mph. You’ll use less gas and emit fewer pollutants. You will also save fuel by slowly stepping on the accelerator, and applying the brakes gently. This is better than abrupt stops and firing the engine.
* Plan ahead. You can combine several trips into one. Locate the best route to reach all your stops. You’ll save gas and emit less carbon.
* Roll up and remove excess. Rolling up your windows will improve your vehicle’s aerodynamics, reduce drag, and give you better mileage. Your vehicle’s aerodynamics will be enhanced by removing ski racks, bicycle racks, and after-market roof cargo carriers.
* Don’t idle. To warm up your car, don’t leave it idle. Don’t idle for too long to produce unnecessary emissions. Idling more than 30 seconds per hour will use more fuel than restarting the engine.
It doesn’t have be difficult to go green. And it doesn’t mean you have to chase after rainbows. You can make sure that your vehicle does its part in helping to clean up the environment by taking small steps throughout each year.
