How to drive more green

Drive slower, less and save more for the earth and yourself

How To Drive Green Without Buying A New Car

Tip No. 1: Lay off the accelerator and brakes

Tip No. 2: Don't accelerate at speeds between 55 and 75 miles per hour

Tip No. 3: Choose the right oil

Tip No. 4: Lose some weight (in your car)

Tip No. 5: The Scan Gauge

Tip No. 6: Make your car more aerodynamic

Tip No. 7: Replace air filters

Tip No. 8: Get those wheels aligned

Tip No. 9: Keep your tires inflated

Tip No. 10: Regular engine tune-ups

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9 Gas Mileage Tips: Save Gas, Emit Less CO2

      #1 Maintain your vehicle. Regular service and maintenance will
              make it run more efficiently and use less gas.

        #2 Drive less during peak traffic. A lot of exhaust is emitted just
              sitting in traffic.

        #3 Drive the limit. Don't speed! You will emit less just by
              not speeding.

        #4 Skip all drive-through. Sitting

        #5 Start and go.

        #6 Plan ahead to minimize cold engine starts by going places that
              are near one another when you run errands.

        #7 Pick up speed at a moderate pace.

        #8 Lighten your load. Empty any unnecessary weight to get better
              gas mileage.

        #9 Moderate using the AC and defroster, both reduce fuel
              economy.

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7 Steps from eHow

Step 1:
Avoid quick starts and stops.

Step 2:
At highways speeds, consider using cruise control to automatically maintain an even speed with fewer variations in accelerator pedal pressure.

Step 3:
If your car is equipped with an overdrive gear, be sure to use this at highway speeds.

Step 4:
You may get places quicker at higher speeds, but there is a cost to this.

Step 5:
Carrying unnecessary weight around reduces fuel efficiency.

Step 6:
Wind and rolling resistance also affect fuel economy.

Step 7:
Consider combining more errands into fewer trips.

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