Taking the guess work out of being "Green"

Going "green" is everywhere and has been in the forefront for a few years now.  We've seen all the suggestions on how to conserve water, produce less trash, recycle, weed out plastic from our lives, etc.  How can a motorist be "green" with respect to their vehicle?  We've taken the guess work out of it and listed some suggestions below.  These "earth-friendly" car habits are simple and can be performed by every motorist out there.  It all comes down to timely maintenance and non-aggressive driving ;)

First off, slow down.  Speeding and hard accelerations waste fuel.  Use the cruise-control on highways to maintain a steady speed, thus saving fuel and lowering emissions.  

Lighten the load.  Try to remove unnecessary items from the vehicle to reduce weight.

Keep your tires properly inflated and aligned.  Under-inflated tires waste fuel by forcing the engine to work harder to propel your vehicle down the road.  Even more so, properly maintained tires last longer, saving you money and lessening landfill waste.

Keep your engine running at its peak.  A simple misfiring spark plug can decrease fuel efficiency as much as 25%.  Never ignore your check engine light, it could indicate something going on with your emissions system, adding too the ever growing problem with emission pollution.  Another way to lessen your contribution is to recycle used oil and antifreeze if you have some at home.  You can call your local repair facility or government to find out where you can recycle fluids.

Routine maintenance is key.  This will make your vehicle last longer, get better gas mileage, emit less emission (with properly running engine), and keep its resale value for the future.  

If you're looking for a great auto repair facility in the San Diego area, give us a call The Dyno Shop, 619-562-3933.  We are here to help with all your automotive repair needs.

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