BRIGHTON,
Mich., Feb. 1, 2012 – Most people today are constantly looking for ways to save
money. By driving “green” you will not only be helping out the environment but
you will save money as well and the planet and your wallet will thank you. Here
are ten things you can do to drive green and save green:
1. Get you
air conditioning system serviced properly – A/C systems contain chlorofluorocarbon
(CFC) gasses that harm the ozone layer. Our service technicians at Brighton Ford Service Center can
capture the CFC gases during service instead of allowing the gases to escape
randomly on the road.
2. Slow down
– mileage decreases exponentially as speeds increase. The marginal time
added by slowing down on the highway can add 2-4 MPG over an extended trip.
3. Keep
tires properly inflated – When your tires are underinflated the engine has
to work harder to move the vehicle, as well as wheels that are out of
alignment. Properly maintained tires not only help you improve fuel economy,
but they last longer saving you money on tire replacement and less tires have
to be discarded which is beneficial for the planet. For a great “how to”
article on tire inflation and maintenance check out Edmunds.com
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4.
Keep the
engine in tune – minor details such as a misfiring sparkplug can reduce
fuel efficiency by as much as 30%! Be
sure to follow the service schedule listed in your owners manual
5. Plan your
daily trips – routing logistics isn’t just a practice for big business.
Consolidate your daily errands to eliminate unnecessary driving. Plan trips for
lighter traffic times to avoid stop-and-go conditions and you can reduce the
amount of gas wasted idling and help reduce the emissions your car produces.
6. Avoid
Idling – when you’re waiting to pick the kids up from school or stopped at railroad
crossing, turn the engine off, even if it’s just for a couple minutes. The
minutes add up which equals wasted fuel and increased pollution.
7. Less junk in the trunk – lighter loads means better mileage, simple as that.
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9.
Take it
easy on the accelerator – “stomping” on the gas pedal to get up to the
speed limit quickly greatly reduces fuel economy. Use cruise control on open
roads when possible. Avoid slamming on the breaks, coast to a stop when
possible, this will help you save fuel as well as reduce wear on your breaks.
10.
Buy the
right type of gas – fill your vehicle up with the type of gas prescribed by
your owner’s manual. Using premium grade fuel doesn’t improve fuel economy if
the vehicle is designed to run on regular and will only end up costing you more
at the pump.
Brighton ford is located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of
I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives on
customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford, visit www.BrightonFord.com.
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