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.
