Tips For Driving An Eco-Friendly Vehicle

​The car you drive is a significant factor in how eco-friendly your vehicle will be. It's essential to make sure that you're driving a fuel-efficient car and trying to do everything possible to reduce the amount of gas it uses. Here are six ways that you can make your vehicle eco-friendly!

1. If You Will Purchase a Car, Purchase a Fuel-Efficient Car
Purchasing your first car is exciting. But it's essential to make sure that you're buying a car with good fuel economy. Please find out the gas mileage of your potentially new vehicles and compare them before you buy one!

A couple of other things to keep in mind when shopping for an eco-friendly vehicle:

• Purchase a car with an EPA rating of at least 27 mpg in city driving and 33 on the highway.
• Buy American, European, or Japanese cars to get these ratings.

2. Upgrade to Low Rolling Resistance Tires
Low rolling resistance tires, or LRR tires, are designed to reduce the amount of energy you use when driving. Replacing your existing set with these can help reduce fuel consumption by up to five percent in some cases!

3. Drive at The Speed Limit and Avoid Fast Starts and Stops
The EPA estimates that driving just five miles above the limit can increase fuel consumption by 20 percent. However, moving fast and stopping abruptly will also affect your gas mileage. Accelerate slowly to get better fuel efficiency and stay at a steady speed when you are on long trips or highways with minimal traffic.

4. Keep Your Tires Inflated to the Recommended Pressure Level
Tires can lose up to five percent of their fuel efficiency if they are not inflated correctly. Keep your tires at the correct air pressure and get them checked regularly for optimal performance.

5. Use Air Conditioning Sparingly
Air conditioning will make your engine work harder and increase gas consumption. Turning the temperature setting down is a great way to keep cool without increasing fuel costs.

6. Adjust Your Driving Habits - Accelerate Slowly, Brake Gently, Use Cruise Control on Long Trips, Etc.
The better you are at driving, the more fuel-efficient your car is. Practice using your gas pedal and brake gently to save on fuel costs! Through this, you can help the environment.

The more fuel-efficient your car is, the less gas you use and the lower your emissions will be. These are just a few of the many ways to make your car eco-friendly!

Final Thoughts
Driving a fuel-efficient car is one of the most important things you can do to reduce your environmental impact. If you follow these tips, driving will be better than ever!

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