Kraken Automotive always recommends regular vehicle maintenance and better driving habits. This will help your vehicle last longer. The below tips will ensure you are on the road to environmentally friendly car care.
- Keep your engine at peak performance: A simple misfire on your spark plugs can reduce fuel efficiency as much as 30%. Replacing filters and fluids as recommended in your vehicle owners manual. It will also help keep it in tip top shape.
- Don’t ignore a Check Engine Light: Newer vehicles have cleaner emissions when compared to those 30 years ago. A poorly running engine or faulty exhaust system can cause your vehicle to pollute much more. Be sure to have your engine light checked and make the necessary repairs.
- Have you vehicles A/C serviced by a professional: Older A/C systems in vehicles contain ozone-depleting chemicals. This can damage the environment when released into the atmosphere with improper service.
- Avoid jack-rabbit starts and speeding: Both are just a waste of fuel. With prices climbing at almost $5/gallon you definitely want to save where you can. When waiting at the store for friends or family, shut the engine off and roll-down your windows. Consolidate errands into one trip to help eliminate unnecessary driving.
- Remove excess weight from your vehicle: Less weight of course means better gas mileage. By removing something as simple as that roof-top luggage carrier when not needed, it will help reduce drag.
- Properly dispose of fluids and parts: Some local parts shops will accept these items from a consumer. You can also reach out to your local government for how to dispose of hazardous materials. Improperly disposed fluids such as antifreeze can also harm your pets and wildlife.
Conclusion
To help keep your engine in tip top shape, reach out to Kraken Automotive After-Hours Mobile Mechanic. You can have some of these repairs done from the convenience of your own home and not waste your valuable time sitting watching TV at your local repair shop waiting room.
