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Below are some simple ways to help save the
environment and reduce emissions from your vehicle.
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Avoid unnecessary driving
An effective way to reduce vehicle emissions is to use it less.
By reducing the number of times you use your car and taking
alternative transportation methods such as carpooling, cycling,
walking or using the public transportation, you can help to
reduce the amount of air contaminants polluting the air.
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Carpooling is an ideal way of cost saving,
especially for those who need to travel long distance each day.
It can also reduce traffic congestion resulting in less pollution
to our environment.
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For short trips, cycling or walking is just
as efficient as driving and a great way to increase your fitness
level as well.
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Always plan ahead and take a less congested
route whenever possible and combine several trips to one so as
to avoid multiple trips.
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Keep your car well maintained
A poorly maintained car can release much more emissions than a
well maintained one. Maintain your car as recommended by the
manufacturer’s maintenance guidelines. By doing so, you
can reduce your car's emissions and enhance its performance
as well.
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Make sure your car is serviced regularly and
check items that need to be changed periodically such as air filters,
oil, oil filters, fluids, belts and so on. Also, ensure that the
engine is properly tuned.
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Keep tyres inflated to the correct pressure
and check them frequently as poorly inflated tyres can cause a
loss in fuel economy. Check your owner’s manual for the recommended
tyre pressure. This information may also be available inside the
driver’s side door jamb.
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Older cars pollute more. When buying a used
car, ensure that your car is checked by a skilled technician who
is familiar with emission control systems.
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Drive smart
By making some changes to the way you drive, you can reduce your
car's air pollution contribution. Below are some ways on how
to be more environmentally friendly when you need to drive.
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Avoid Idling
Avoid idling your car needlessly as excessive idling pollutes.
If you expect to idle for more than 30 seconds, turn off the
engine whenever it is safe to do so and restart again.
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Drive smoothly
Stop-and-go driving is much less efficient and more polluting than
driving at a constant speed. Avoid rapid acceleration and heavy
braking as it wastes fuel, increases pollution and wears out
your brakes easily. Try to avoid traveling during peak hours
and on congested roads whenever possible.
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Use air conditioning sparingly
Use of air conditioning can increase emissions and uses extra fuel
when operating. Try not to use it unless you really need it.
Park in the shade whenever possible in order to prevent the
car from heating up in the sun. This will lessen the pollution
and waste that occurs when gasoline evaporates from the engine
and gas tank.
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Reduce Loads
Your car uses more fuel and emits more pollution the more weight
it carries. Don’t carry unnecessary items in the car
and leave those items at home when you don’t need it.
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Don’t overfill the tank
Watch that you don’t overfill the tank. Stop at the first
click of the nozzle and don’t try to force it to accept more
gasoline. The spilled gasoline pollutes the air when it evaporates.
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With just a few small changes to how your
drive, you can help make a contribution to clean air!
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