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How to Be an Environmentally Conscious Motorist (5 Tips)

1. Practice safe extended drain intervals. Three thousand mile oil changes are a thing of the past, and using AMSOIL synthetic oils will protect your engine, increase performance and reduce the amount of waste oil produced. Be sure, also, that the oil change facility you use recycles used oil regularly and legally.
   
   
2. Keep your tires properly inflated. Tires should be inflated to the pressure recommended for your vehicle (this information can either be found inside the door frame or in the owner’s manual). For every three pounds tires are below recommended pressure, fuel economy goes down by about 1 percent. Tires can lose about one pound of pressure in a month, so be sure to check the air pressure regularly, especially before carrying heavy loads or taking long trips. Underinflated tires can also detract from handling and safety, and can shorten the life of the tires.
   
   
3. Don’t forget about your engine’s air filter. A high-quality air filter, like AMSOIL Ea Air Filters, can, if properly maintained, increase power, prolong engine life and improve fuel economy. Also, air filters with a longer life help the environment by reducing the volume of filters that end up in landfills.
   
   
4. Optimize your route. By planning the route in advance, you can save time and gas and reduce the total cost of travel. In addition, route optimization reduces overall CO2 and other emissions your vehicle emits.
   
   
5. Use a fuel additive that is good for you, and for Mother Nature. AMSOIL Performance Improver (P.i.) improves fuel mileage an average of 2.3 percent and up to 5.7 percent while reducing emissions such as hydrocarbons (HC) up to 15percent, carbon monoxide (CO) up to 26 percent and nitrous oxides (NOx) up to 17 percent.