Your List continues from Part 1 of Environmentally Friendly & Green Driving Tips - Endless Easy Ways to Save Car Fuel and Money

Check out the following simple yet proven effective ways on achieving fuel efficiency, conserving gasoline and attaining cost savings the easy way:

  • Get a car with high MPG, miles per gallon. Or better still, check out the GPM, gallons per mile the lower the better. After all, that’s really what we are discussing here, the lesser the gasoline usage, the more miles coverage and the more goes back into the pocket!
  • Always keep your car in good tuned up condition. Smooth running cars utilize much less fuel. A good mechanic is worth a million dollars, or the value of your car really.
  • Did you know that most cars are made to run on regular unleaded? Check out your owners manual or ask your friendly neighborhood mechanic; most will tell you that getting premium unleaded is merely paying for cleaning agents that is probably not required and a waste of time.
  • Be a “greenie” and love your environment. Ride the bicycle for short distance travel and whenever weather permit. Better still, walk, the exercise could do you a whole lot of good!
  • If you own a vehicle with heated seats, Do Not Touch that button. The energy consumption is exceptionally high. If your human counterparts have all survived the harsh winter without heated car seats, you could too.
  • Eco friendly car washing is another money saving idea. But, let me qualify that if you have to do it at home, you need to use biodegradable soap specifically formulated for automotive parts. Do it on your lawn instead of your driveway, so that the dirt and toxic waste water are absorbed and neutralized in soil. Otherwise, just patronize your local car wash. Their toxic waste water is drained into proper sewer systems and treated before being discharged.
  • In summer, run your air conditioner sparingly at a low setting. When the car is sufficiently cool, switch to fan mode instead. Ensure that windows are tightly shut and not rolled down when the air conditioning is running
  • When traveling at high speed eg along highways, keep windows tightly closed. Open windows cause additional drag, making your engine work harder, and consuming more fuel.
  • Plan trips well ahead before you set off to reduce unnecessary driving. Remember to check out the road conditions especially when driving in hash winter weather.
  • Did you know that over-inflated tires reduce your fuel efficiency? Remember to check your tire pressure and never overfill them. This is because you need to leave space air expansion when the tires get hot when driving.
  • Conversely, you should avoid driving with soft tires. When soft and not at the correct PSI or pounds per square inch, your car requires more energy to move and maintain speed as well as increase fuel emissions. According to a Carnegie Mellon University informal study, majority of cars on the roads are only 80% inflated to capacity and inflating tires to the proper pressure improves mileage by about 3.3%. And the best part is that it is definitely safer too.
  • Rotate your tires to ensure even tire threading. This causes less strain to the engine and enhance safety.
  • In all weather all season, use windshield shades to cut down the summer heat and reduce frost in winter.
  • Keep good driving habits. Do not reeve your engine before switching off the vehicle engine.
  • Rise early and get to work early whenever possible. Avoid traffic congestion as traveling in jam condition could consume more fuel.

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