The effects cars fuel consumption
has on the environment can be detrimental. Improving your fuel economy will
reduce the amounts of harmful pollutants entering the air from the vehicles
burning of fossil fuels. In recent years the notion of "driving greener" have
arose because people are becoming aware of the harm being done to the
environment. Don't fret! There are ways to help combat the terrorism towards
the globe and to drive greener now!
Always keep up with car maintenance.
- Make sure you tires are appropriately inflated. Below pressure tires reduces
fuel economy, reduces tire life (resulting in the tires to be trashed and
replaced) and causes unsafe driving.
- Get regular check-ups on your vehicle. Always check on oil, tire alignment, worn
parts, air filters, etc. Using these parts when they are not in working order increases
fuel economy and ultimately increases the pollution your car emits.
- Make sure the oil being used is recycled because it decreases the waste of oil.
Practice proficient driving practices.- Accelerate your car at a modest pace and avoid pressing the accelerator to
hard. This causes more harmful pollutants to enter the atmosphere.
- Avoid have your running vehicle be idle. This causes the vehicle to produce more
harmful pollutants. This can be done by paying attention to the road and anticipating
what is to come; instead of braking suddenly, you can release the accelerator
and coast towards the upcoming traffic, possibly avoiding using the brake at
all.
- Don't drive so fast. Even decreasing your speed a little will also decrease
your fuel economy.
- Try to limit the use of the brake and accelerator all together by using gravity
to propel and slow down your car.
Try to limit carrying weight- Unload unnecessary cargo because the more weight a vehicle carries, the higher the
fuel economy.
- Remove the roof rack if you're not using it because it adds unneeded weight.
Take advantage of car features- Use your turning signals because it warns drivers of your actions and allows
them to react accordingly. This will decrease the fuel economy of other
vehicles on the road.
- Try opening the windows instead of using air conditioning. The use of air
conditioning increases fuel consumption; it utilizes harmful fluids and may
increase car emissions.
- Use cruise control when possible and try to use higher gears; this will
decrease fuel economy.
- Be careful when re-fueling
- Try not to over fill your tank because spilt fuel vapors go directly into the
atmosphere.
- Every time you remove the gas cap, harmful vapors get released into the air.
Try to only fuel up when you have to.
Utilize commuting options
- Whenever possible, opt to walk, ride a bike or take public transportation to
work. This will reduce the amount of cars out on the road.
- Many workplace employees have carpooling systems. Communicate with your
co-workers to get involved with one.
Be practical
- Avoid driving at high traffic times such as rush hour if you can. Always listen
to traffic reports so you know which roads will cause you to be idle for a long
time.
- Try to combine smaller trips you need to make into one because less fuel is
wasted when the car remains on instead of being turned on and off for separate
trips.
- Park your car in the shade when it is hot out. The heat will evaporate some of
your car fuel when left idle for an extended period.
- Always recycle all of your replaced car parts.
