5 Steps To Better Fuel Efficient Cars
So you want to save some green? All you have to do is drive smart to save green. It is not just about having an eco friendly car. Common sense tells us that if more people took up the challenge our whole country – even the whole world – would benefit in a
1. The first step to making your car more eco friendly is stop driving it! HAHAHA, you knew that already. But most of us older than college age don’t really that this option. So the next best thing is to just drive slower. It is a known fact that most cars perform best at speeds between 50 mph to 60 mph. So your rule of thumb is not too slow and not too fast – first step to how to drive smart and save green.
2. If you want to conserve a staggering 20% of your car’s fuel consumption all you need to do is purchase better quality tires for your car. Just by overcoming tire roll resistance this will help you to drive smart, save green. By buying better quality tires that get great reviews you will actually save money on gas because, while they may cost a little more, they will perform better. Under inflated tires will cost you more in gas bills also so check pressure regularly! This is just a simple step to increase fuel economy, imagine if everyone did it.
3. Carry a lighter load in your car. While you can’t get rid of some family members that fit the criteria, I’ll bet there are things in your car’s trunk that don’t need to be there. It is time for that cleaning you have been avoiding. Just bit the bullet and go through each item you regularly carry. If you don’t really need it, dump it. You can drive smart, save green with a lighter load. That will let your car be more fuel efficient.
4. Do you switch off your engine while you wait? A good rule of thumb is if you are likely to be waiting more than one minute turn it off. In newer cars restarting your engine burns roughly about the same amount as one minute of idle time, so if you think you will be standing and idling for more than a minute, cut the engine. You’ll save gas and money – drive smart, save green.
5. Drive smoothly. This one shouldn’t need to be mentioned. It should be the unspoken part of drive smart, drive green. Erratic driving with sudden accelerating and hard braking uses up extra gas. It puts extra wear and tear on your car, which means extra costs to you and the environment.
Learning to drive smart, save green is largely common sense. If you really need your car, then learn to drive it responsibly and sensibly. However, if you can walk easily to where you need to go, then do so! Only drive smart, save green when you can’t walk.
