by Sustainable Transportation | Jun 2, 2011 | Green Your Routine, Tips for Home
Why? Brakes that are squealing, grinding, pulsating, or pulling the vehicle to one side could be dragging. This means that the brake pad or shoe is not releasing from the disc or drum. This will increase resistance on the vehicle and fuel consumption. It will also...
by Sustainable Transportation | Jun 2, 2011 | Green Your Routine, Tips for Home
The catalytic converter is a device installed into the exhaust system of your vehicle that reduces the emissions created by your engine. It contains a catalyst, which causes a chemical reaction with the components of the engine exhaust and either changes or reduces...
by Sustainable Transportation | Jun 2, 2011 | Green Your Routine, Tips for Home
Why? If the ignition system of your vehicle is not operating properly, it will cause your engine to perform poorly, but more importantly, it will result in reduced efficiency of the fuel being used. The spark plugs ignite the air-fuel mixture which is delivered to the...
by Sustainable Transportation | Jun 2, 2011 | Green Your Routine, Tips for Home
Why? Poor alignment and/or balancing of your vehicle’s wheels will increase rolling resistance, fuel use, and affects handling. When your tires are not aligned properly they resist going straight. If left unmaintained, it will result in premature tire wear and...
by Sustainable Transportation | Jun 2, 2011 | Green Your Routine, Tips for Home
Why? The cooling system keeps the engine running at its optimal temperature. When the engine is running outside of this range, it will result in increased fuel consumption and/or engine wear. The level of the engine coolant (antifreeze) needs to be checked to ensure...
by Sustainable Transportation | Jun 2, 2011 | Green Your Routine, Tips for Home
Why? Your engine requires a precise mix of gasoline and air in order to run efficiently. The fuel side of this equation always gets attention, but the air side needs attention too. An air filter that is clogged will affect the acceleration performance of your vehicle...
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