Earth Day Tips that Will Save the Environment and Save You Some $
We are all too familiar of the theory that using less gas also helps reduce smog and emissions that contribute to global warming, so in honor of Earth Day follow these tips to save money and energy. Most of these tips echo the sentiment of our, How to Save $ at the Pump series, click on the links for a refresher or if you haven’t checked out those posts yet.
Don’t speed. Being a good driver can save you some dollars at the pump. Speeding uses extra gas. Rapid acceleration and hard braking are also inefficient and lower your gas mileage.
Inflate tires properly. Car tires that are under-inflated will lead to poor gas mileage. You can often find the correct pressure for your car printed on the edge of the driver’s side door.
Get a BG Fuel/Air Induction System Clean-up Service. It will clean everything up in the system and correct the balance of fuel and air in system.
Change your air filter. Cleaning your air filter regularly can improve your gas mileage significantly.