We all commute. Most of us drive our own cars from place to place and think little about the impact we are having on the environment. But did you know that there are lots of easy, minimal-effort ways to reduce the impact that you are having as you travel around town?
If you are looking for ways to make your vehicle more eco-friendly, this article will provide several actionable tips you can start using right now.
1. Keep Up With Maintenance
It’s easy to ignore that blinking light on your dashboard, but you shouldn’t. Keeping up with regular maintenance is essential not only to the health of your vehicle, but to the environment, as well. Problems with the fuel system, the radiator, emissions system, etc can lead to poor fuel efficiency. In some cases, your vehicle may be leaking viscous fluids into the environment. So always keep up with regular vehicle maintenance.
2. Use Reusable Air FIlters
You don’t need a mechanic to change your air filters. Replacing clogged air filters can improve your engine’s performance, increase fuel efficiency, and reduce emissions. You can also take it a step further by purchasing reusable air filters to cut down on waste.
3. Invest in Eco-Friendly Tires
Another great way to reduce the environmental foot of your gas-powered vehicle is to use eco-friendly tires. These are tires that are made from environmentally safe materials like synthetic rubber. A good set of eco-friendly tires can boost gas mileage and reduce emissions, too.
4. Use Synthetic Lubricants
Synthetic oil is better for the environment. Not because it is made from environmentally sustainable materials, but because it produces less sludge. This means that you will need to change your oil less often which also means less waste is being produced – and it goes without saying that dumping oil is not ideal.
5. Consider An Electric Vehicle
Electric vehicles (EVs) have been at the center of the conversation recently. If you are looking for ways to reduce the environmental impact of your vehicle, purchasing an EV might be the best thing you can do. Not only do EVs use less (if any) fossil fuel, they can also be charged at night using solar power. That’s right! With a residential solar system attached to your home, you can use that power to keep your EV charged without relying on your local power plant.
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