It's Getting Easier For Drivers To Go Green

(NAPSA)—Manydrivers are finding that it’s getting easier to save money while they help save the environment. That’s because there are a number of simple steps they can take to help keep their car running smoothly that can also have a positive impact on the environment. Here are five easy ways to drive green without buying a new car or drastically changing your driving habits: * Follow maintenancerecommendations in your owner’s manual. An out-of-tune engine can increase emissions and fuel consumption by as much as 15 percent. Alwaysfollow your car manufacturer’s suggested tune-up schedule to ensure your vehicle is performingatits best. * Upgrade your motoroil. Some of the newer high-performance synthetic motor oils have been proven to significantly reduce emissions. For instance, according to independent tests, Royal Purple motor oil has been shown to reduce carbon monoxide emissions by as much as 62 percent when compared to conventional petroleumbased oils. It also improves fuel economy by as much as 5 percent and produces notable horsepower and torque increases. So you can switch to an environmentally friendly product without giving up performance. * Regularly replace your car’s air filter. A clogged air filter can increase fuel consumption by as much as 10 percent. Airfilters keep impurities from damag- Keep the tires of your vehicle properly inflated. The U.S. Energy Department reports that under- inflated tires can increase fuel consumptionby up to 6 percent. ing the interior of the engine, so replacing dirty filters will save gas andprotect your engine. * Keep the tires of your vehicle properly inflated. The U.S. Energy Department reports that underinflated tires can increase fuel consumption by up to 6 percent. One study estimates that 50-80 percentof the tires rolling on U.S. roads are underinflated. It’s estimated that Americans could save up to 2 billion gallons of gas each year simply by properly inflating their car’s tires. Avoid topping off your gas tank. Topping off releases gas fumes into the air and cancels the benefits of the pump’s anti-pollution devices. Capping your tank once the pump automatically shuts off is safer and reducespollution. To learn more, visit the following Web sites: www.epa.gov, www.fueleconomy.gov, or www. royalpurple.com.