Looking for ways to become more environmentally friendly with your
car? Motorists can help protect the environment by following four simple steps
from the non-profit Car Care Council.
1- Follow
a vehicle service schedule including steps like checking
engine performance, keeping tires properly inflated, replacing air filters
regularly, changing oil regularly and checking your gas cap. Routine
maintenance helps reduce emissions and fuel consumption, saving money at the
pump.
2- Keep
your current vehicle longer and limit the number of new cars
you buy over the course of a lifetime. Extending vehicle life is as simple as
taking care of your vehicle properly. You’ll gain years of reliable service
without monthly car payments and higher insurance rates.
3- Recycle
or properly dispose motor oil, tires, batteries, fluids and
other vehicle components to help protect the planet when performing vehicle
maintenance or repairs.
4- Repower
your engine when faced with serious engine trouble. A remanufactured/rebuilt
engine can give your vehicle new life and make it more fuel efficient for about
the cost of an average down payment on a new car.
