GREEN TIP # 21

The latest in our series of easy ways to help the environment

Smooth Move: Changing the oil regularly is a double bonus for your car and the environment: when your engine is running in top condition, it's burning fuel most efficiently.
The average recommendation for oil changes is every three months or 5,000 km. Ask the mechanic to see that your old engine oil gets recycled, and check the replacement oil: the best oils for fuel efficiency are labeled “Energy Conserving” and can reduce your fuel consumption by 3%. Frequent tune-ups of your vehicle will keep it running smoothly (a poorly maintained vehicle can operate 50% less efficiently!). A healthier car is a greener car.
For more: Bone up on the Quick Tips from Natural Resources Canada: www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/transportation .
- (Source: Green Tips: How to Save Money and the Planet, published by Green Living Enterprises)