Apr 2015 27

Go Green Car Care Tips

While this year’s Earth Day celebrations may be over that does not mean that making an effort to Go Green is any less important. With that ideal in mind, we’re bringing you four key tips from the Car Care Council on how to “Go Green” with your vehicle.

“Being car care aware and performing basic vehicle maintenance go a long way toward protecting the environment and improving fuel economy,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council.

Follow Vehicle Service Schedule – Keeping on top of routine maintenance such as replacing air filters, checking the gas cap, checking tire air pressure, changing the oil and checking engine performance help to not only save you time and money, but help to reduce fuel consumption and emissions as well.

Keep Your Current Vehicle Longer – If you take proper care of your vehicle it should last you for years to come, which will also help to reduce the amount of vehicle emissions on the road.

Recycle or Properly Dispose Vehicle Components – By properly recycling vehicle maintenance items such as Motor Oil, Tires, Batteries & Fluids it reduces waste buildup which is of course good for the planet.

Repower Your Engine – Rebuilding or remanufacturing your engine rather than replacing it helps to reduce costs and is a more environmentally-friendly fix.