Wheel Alignment and Balancing

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...

Checking Your Cooling System

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...

Checking Your Air Filter

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...

Checking Your Oil

by Sustainable Transportation | Jun 2, 2011 | Green Your Routine, Tips for Home

Why? Oil lubricates your engine’s moving parts and minimizes friction. Keeping your oil clean and at its appropriate level will not only increases fuel efficiency, but reduces emissions too. A low oil level will result in increased engine friction and wear on...

Oil Viscosity and Grades

by Sustainable Transportation | Jun 2, 2011 | Green Your Routine, Tips for Home

Viscosity Engines need oil that is thin enough for cold starts in colder temperatures and thick enough when the engine is hot. This is why cars use a multi-grade, or multi-viscosity oil. The W in the oil designation refers to its weight or viscosity. The lower...

Tire Pressure

by Sustainable Transportation | Jun 2, 2011 | Green Your Routine, Tips for Home

The easiest way to help improve your fuel economy, while prolonging the life of your tires and keeping your family safe, is to check your tire pressure once a month. 3 out of 4 drivers wash their car at least once a month. It is a perfect time to check your tire...