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Road trip!
As soon as the snow melts and the warm weather hits, many automobile owners are tempted
to hit the open road. Those initial trips, however, can be damaging to the driver's vehicle and
the environment if some simple tips, including not idling and emptying the trunk, aren't
followed. (MS Photo)
MS — Many drivers anxiously
await the arrival of spring, when
they can rev their engines and enjoy
the burgeoning greenscapes
synonymous with the season.
Though the colours of fall foliage
might be more closely associated
with road trips, many drivers enjoy
the first few warm days of spring
when they get a chance to hit the
open road with their windows down
for the first time in months.
Driving is not always the most
eco -friendly activity. However, there
are various ways to enjoy spring
road trips without compromising the
environment.
• Do not idle your vehicle: When
engines are running but cars are not
moving, this is referred to as
"idling". It's hard to blame drivers
for idling their vehicles in winter,
when many motorists try to warm up
their engines and their vehicles'
interiors so their morning commutes
are as comfortable as possible.
Idling cars might not be moving,
but they are still burning fuel,
meaning drivers who routinely idle
their vehicles are adversely affecting
fuel efficiency. It's also important to
note that idling is no longer
necessary in modern vehicles. That's
because the electronic fuel injection
systems in today's cars require just a
few seconds to get full oil pressure
throughout the engine. Such systems
were not present in older vehicles.
• Take it easy on the road: Road
trips tend to be more enjoyable and
are certainly safer when drivers take
their time and don't rush to their
destination. And driving slowly
happens to be more eco -friendly as
well. According to the online
automotive resource Edmunds.com,
gently gaining speed is much more
fuel-efficient than accelerating
quickly. Always obey speed limits
and avoid quickly accelerating when
stoplights turn green.
• Empty the trunk: During
winter, many drivers understandably
carry some extra items in their trunk
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• Tune-ups • Tires
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to account for inclement weather.
Keeping ice scrapers, extra coolant
or even a snow shovel in the trunk
might make sense for drivers who
live in regions that routinely
encounter heavy snowfall.
When spring arrives, drivers
should remove any unnecessary
items from their trunks. Such items
will increase the weight of the
vehicle, thereby reducing its fuel
efficiency. Athletes and outdoors
enthusiasts should also remove golf
bags and sporting equipment from
their trunks when taking trips where
such items won't be needed.
• Don't top off at the gas pump:
Many drivers, especially those on
road trips who want to avoid extra
tops at the filling station, top off
their gas tanks when nozzles shut off
automatically. Such a practice is
harmful to the planet and may not be
doing your vehicle any favours,
either.
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Environmental
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Since 1969
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Toll Free: 1-800-320-0666
Protection Agency notes gasoline
needs some extra room in gas tanks
to expand. Without that extra room,
the gas may evaporate into the
vehicle's vapour collection system,
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adversely affecting emissions and
potentially damaging the vehicle.
Motorists can employ several
simple strategies to make spring
road trip season more eco -friendly.
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