10 tips for driving clean

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Driving clean
10 Tips For 7
for the air we breathe.
Plan your trips.Save money
Driving Clean
by planning activities and combining
We all can play a part to help combat smog. errands to reduce the number of times
Since one of the major causes of smog is you start your vehicle.
emissions from vehicles, you can do your
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part by ensuring you’re driving clean.
Read on for helpful hints on driving clean. Share the ride.Carpooling
or ride sharing reduces the number
of vehicles on the road.
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Is your vehicle in-tune? A poorly tuned Be aerodynamic.Reducing wind
engine can consume an average of resistance on the highway cuts fuel
10 per cent more fuel. consumption.Try rolling up the
windows and opening the vents.
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One equals 20.One poorly tuned
vehicle can emit pollutants equivalent When filling your gas tank, choose
to 20 properly tuned cars. gasoline with low sulphur content to
ensure your vehicle runs efficiently,
Driving clean means keeping 3 lasts longer and pollutes less.
your vehicle well tuned and maintained. Don’t let your engine idle.
Excessive idling pollutes.Turn off
Vehicles that get regular tune-ups
Driving clean is a smart and economical
the engine whenever you can.
and are in good working order use less gas choice.Making smart choices about how we
and emit fewer pollutants into the air. 4 drive our vehicles, especially during periods of
high smog levels, can make a big difference
Low tires put pressure on fuel.
Ontario’s Drive Clean: to the air we breathe.Please share this
Properly inflated tires improve
Ontario’s new testing and repair fuel performance. information with your friends and neighbours.
program to cut smog-causing emissions
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from cars, trucks and buses.
90 is optimum.The best
fuel economy for most vehicles
is under 90 km/h.
6 For more information, visit:
Light is right.The heavier the car, www.driveclean.com
the more fuel it burns.Avoid or call 1-888-758-2999
unnecessary weight.
For the air we breathe.
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