Earth Friendly Car Care Tips

With many households going green, are you looking for ways to go green with vehicle? Here car care tips on how to go green.

According to an article at ase.com, “How Car Owners Can Go Green”

“It’s Easy Being “Green”

Motorists can do their part to help the environment by practicing a few ‘earth-friendly’ car care habits, note the experts at the non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). It all comes down to timely vehicle maintenance and non-aggressive driving.

Here are specific suggestions from ASE:

• Slow down. Speeding and hard accelerations waste gasoline. Use cruise-control on highways to maintain a steady pace. When waiting for friends or family, shut off the engine. Consolidate daily errands.

• Lighten up. Remove unnecessary items from the vehicle to reduce weight.

• Don’t pollute. Dispose of used motor oil, antifreeze/coolant, and old batteries properly. Some repair facilities accept these items. Or call your local government. Keep the engine running at its peak-a misfiring spark plug can reduce fuel efficiency as much as 30%. Replace filters and fluids as recommended by the owner’s manual.

• Get pumped. Keep the tires properly inflated and aligned. Under-inflated tires waste fuel by forcing the vehicle’s engine to work harder. Moreover, properly maintained tires last longer, saving you money and lessening the burden at landfills.” To read the entire article click here.

If you’re looking for an expert auto repair shop in the Reno area, contact Wayne’s Automotive Center at 775-525-9366 or visit waynesautocenter.com.