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Green driving = saving money

Guest post by: Peter Bonenberger

Article Overview: Once gasoline prices were low. But many of us still remember when we payed for a gallon over four Dollars. Older cars often use more gasoline, bigger cars are heavier and just need more power = gasoline to get to speed. Nowadays we often read and hear about GREEN driving. Don't worry, you won't change color! But maybe your GREEN in your wallet will be more plentiful. We provide you with tips how to be green AND save money, tips that are working for older and younger cars and trucks.

Green driving = saving money

How can you be green and save gasoline/diesel? 1) Check your tire pressure (ask tire shop)

Low tire pressure works like a brake

- you need more gasoline/diesel

2) Check how much unnecessary things/weight you have in your car.

Many trunks are filled with things you normally don't need in there. Every pound raises your gasoline consumption.

3) Check your air filter

An engine needs air to burn the gasoline/diesel

When the air filter is clogged up, the engine has to suck harder and you need more gasoline/diesel

4) Think about how fast you drive

The faster you drive the more gasoline/diesel you burn

Our recycling truck gets 18 mi/gallon when we drive 70 mph

BUT it run 22 miles a gallon when we drive 53 mph

Sure, it takes more time, but just take your calculator

When you have to drive 35 miles with 70 mph you need 1/2 an hour or 30 minutes

Now, you want to save gasoline/diesel and you lower your speed to 53 mph

you will drive 9 minutes longer BUT you save $1.40 on this one short trip

Think about how much you can lower your monthly bill.

5) Think about using synthetic oil for your engine

Synthetic oil provides less friction

less friction = less gasoline/diesel usage

6) Think ahead when you drive and you will save a lot of gasoline/diesel

Don't speed to the next light. When you see it is red, take your foot from the pedal.

Every time you hit the brakes, you destroy energy = your money.

7) Save a lot of gasoline when reducing the time you idle your engine

The good thing about green driving is that you save a lot of money and

Eco friendly Driving helps our environment!

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