April 22, 2010 by onstarconnectioncom
3 Ways to Green Your Drive
It seems like everyone is talking about fuel economy these days. With Earth Day marking its 40th anniversary this year, it’s a good time to talk about ways to green your drive.
Following these simple tips from epa.gov can help you be kinder to the environment — and kinder to your budget, too. And that may mean more greenbacks in your wallet.
Drive fewer miles
Whenever possible, carpool and combine activities into one trip. As an added bonus, being mileage conscious might qualify you for the OnStar Low Mileage Discount.1
Maintain your vehicle properly
A poorly tuned vehicle can pollute significantly more than one that’s well maintained. Your vehicle is designed to perform best when maintained according to the instructions found in the owner’s manual. And OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics2 emails help you easily track maintenance needs by running checks of your vehicle’s key operating systems, including your engine and transmission, oil life and — if your vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System — the air pressure of each tire.
Refuel wisely
When the weather is warm, try to refuel early in the morning or late in the evening. This will reduce the amount of evaporative emissions being pushed out of the tank during the heat of the day, when smog most easily forms. On Ozone Action Days, try not to refuel at all. And never top off your tank beyond the automatic shutoff point.
Got any green driving tips and tricks of your own? We’d love to hear about them in the comments.
1 Not available in all states.
2 Capabilities vary by model. Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.
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Tags: Low Mileage Discount, Maintenance, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics