18 Easy Ways to Green Up Your Vehicle

Those who want to do their part for the environment can make subtle changes now to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the future.

1. Make sure vehicle tires are properly inflated and maintained. According to experts, if every driver in the United States properly maintained their tires, the country could quite possibly save approximately three billion gallons of gas each year.
2. Observe all speed limits.
3. Avoid sudden stops and starts.
4. Don’t use the air conditioning unless you absolutely have to.
5. Consider using a sun reflector when parked they keep the temperature inside the vehicle cooler.
6. Don’t let your vehicle idle any more than necessary.
7. Be certain your vehicle is well maintained and it gets proper tune-ups and service when needed. A poorly tuned engine can increase fuel consumption by up to 50 percent.
8. Replace your fuel filter regularly.
9. Use the right grade oil for your vehicle and change it regularly. Clean oil reduces wear on moving parts.
10. You can improve gas mileage by replacing the air filter regularly.
11. Remove unnecessary items from your trunk; extra weight means less fuel economy.
12. If possible, walk instead of drive, take city transportation, ride a bike or car-pool.
13. Take advantage of Park & Ride if it’s available in your area. This is where you drive to a designated parking garage or public parking area and then use city transportation to reach your destination.
14. Note if your vehicle can already use E-85 fuel. Many older vehicles are already equipped to use this type of fuel. Check out the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition website to find out if your vehicle can use this flex fuel alternative.
15. Use the web or phone to shop.
16. Consider using video conferencing.
17. Use Google maps, Triple A or something similar so you can plot and plan out your trips, which will help you to know exactly where you’re going and you’ll use less gas trying to find your way around town.
18. Learn about hypermiling. Try it for a week and note your results. You may be pleasantly surprised!

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