There are many ways that you can save on fuel and help the environment. One way to do this is to make sure that you keep your vehicle tuned up. You should have regular tune ups, clean air filters and have general routine maintenance done to help you get better gas mileage. This will make your car pollute the air less and also make your car run longer and better.
Changing your car’s air filter can boost your vehicles gas mileage by 10% according to the EPA. This is something that is easy to do and only needs to be done every 15,000 miles or once a year. You can easily change your filter yourself or you can also have it done for you when you take your car in for general maintenance.
Another important thing that will definitely make a difference in your fuel consumption is your tire pressure. You should check your tire pressure often and keep the pressure at the manufacturer’s recommended pressure. If your tires are properly inflated your car runs better and the engine doesn’t have to work as hard. This means you can save fuel and put less gas emissions into the air.
Your car’s air conditioning is another factor to consider if you want to get better gas mileage. Try to use the air conditioner sparingly. Use the windows to help cool the car down during the summer months. If at all possible try to park in the shade or use a reflective windshield shade. This will keep your car cooler when it is parked, which in turn means it will take less energy to cool it off when you return. There are also solar fans which are available that uses the sun’s energy to cool off the inside of your car.
Just remember if you keep your car tuned up, the proper pressure in your tires and use your air conditioning frugally you will save fuel and also be helping the environment.
