DAY 34
STAY TUNED
Keep you car(s) TUNED-UP. Properly maintaining vehicle will increase overall efficiently and lifespan. Better mileage means fewer emissions and fewer emissions means a healthier planet.
Check your tire pressure monthly--this keeps your vehicle rolling and ensures the best MPGs.
A dirty air filter can rob your vehicle of power and efficiency--this should be changed every 10,000 miles or so.
Use the proper octane--premium gas isn't for all vehicles, make sure it's right for your vehicle.
The list goes on...
Best of all, the most effective ways to improve your vehicle's efficiency are things you can do with little or no automotive experience.
Challenge: Using the link below, if you were to properly tune-up a car, how much could you increase the fuel-economy of your vehicle(s)?
For More Information:
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/maintain.shtml
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Saturday, July 25, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
The 90-Day Plan: DAY 33
DAY 33
TAKE IT TO THE CAR WASH! The car wash yeah!
Over NINETY-percent of oil in our oceans comes from the land (streets, parking lots, and driveways in particular)!
USE the CAR WASH instead of washing vehicles in the driveway. Most commercial car washes process or send rinse water containing grease, oil, detergents, and other gunk to a treatment facility.
I learned a lot about the benefits of using a commercial car wash when the owners of PWS Truck Wash in Hammond, IN helped me with a roadside jeep repair (thanks guys)!
Once in the water oil, gasoline, and other hydrocarbons can sicken and kill marine life.
One quart of oil can contaminate over 1,000 gallons of water!
Challenge: If you are a doityourselfer (DIY) figure out a method to use the least amount of water and detergent and a way to keep the water from flowing into the storm drain.
For More Information:
http://www.roadandtravel.com/carcare/wintercarwash.htm
TAKE IT TO THE CAR WASH! The car wash yeah!
Over NINETY-percent of oil in our oceans comes from the land (streets, parking lots, and driveways in particular)!
USE the CAR WASH instead of washing vehicles in the driveway. Most commercial car washes process or send rinse water containing grease, oil, detergents, and other gunk to a treatment facility.
I learned a lot about the benefits of using a commercial car wash when the owners of PWS Truck Wash in Hammond, IN helped me with a roadside jeep repair (thanks guys)!
Once in the water oil, gasoline, and other hydrocarbons can sicken and kill marine life.
One quart of oil can contaminate over 1,000 gallons of water!
Challenge: If you are a doityourselfer (DIY) figure out a method to use the least amount of water and detergent and a way to keep the water from flowing into the storm drain.
For More Information:
http://www.roadandtravel.com/carcare/wintercarwash.htm
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