GreenDriving - Tips for regular cars

This section is applicable to Gas and Diesel vehicles only.

The main purpose of this section is to provide the following benefits to drivers:

To consume less fuel
To Pollute less
To promote safe and considerate driving habits
To extend the reliability and service life of a vehicle
To encourage the general public to embrace Fuel Economy as a rewarding performance goal instead of the non-sustainable pursuit of 0-60 performance.

In addition to the contents of his section, we suggest that you review and assimilate many of the recommendations in our Xtreme-EcoDriving section.

Vehicle Maintenance

Change your engine oil regularly as prescribed by the manufacturer (not your oil shop or personal mechanic !!!)
Change your transmission fluid regularly as recommended by the manufacturer.
Please ensure that your tires are inflated to 2-4 psi lower that the maximum tire pressure rating for your tires.
Perform a wheel alignment regularly or as soon as the vehicle tracks to one side.
Change your engine air filter as per manufacturer's schedule (if not sooner).
Perform all necessary manufacturer recommended maintenance on your vehicle as scheduled or required. Original manufacturer parts are strongly recommended for optimal performance and reliability.

Vehicle Operation

Minimize the use of the air conditioner.
minimize the use of high drain electrical accessories.
Avoid sudden or aggressive accelerations.
Avoid sudden or aggressive decelerations.
Train yourself to maintain a stead state speed whenever possible.
Use cruise control when driving on flat terrain and at highway speeds.
Anticipate traffic events and coast your vehicle as often as possible.
Avoid driving your vehicle with unnecessary loads
Avoid using high octane fuels (gasoline) unless recommended by the vehicle's manufacturer.
Avoid traveling above the speed limit. Whenever possible travel at a slower safe speed.
In the warmer summer days, keep you vehicle in a shaded area if possible.
Plug-in you vehicle's block heater whenever the temperatures are low. For maximum fuel economy performance use your block heater in the colder spring and autumn days.

For additional details please consult our Xtreme-EcoDriving section.

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