How to Make Cars Green

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By Marcy Andersen
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To make a car "green" means to do things to it so it has less impact on the environment and to use your car in ways that are better for the planet.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Make sure your tires are properly inflated, which will get you better gas mileage and stretch limited resources.
Step 2

For oil changes, use re-refined oil to cut down on the petroleum we need to take out of the Earth.
Step 3

When the weather is not freezing in your area, use water to dilute the washer fluid you use for cleaning your windshield.
Step 4

Keep your car emptied of unnecessary weight. This also improves your car's fuel efficiency.
Step 5

Install a hydrogen conversion kit on your car. A hydrogen conversion kit converts water to hydrogen, which burns along with the gasoline and requires you to use less gas.

Step 1

Plan ahead and consolidate errands into one trip per week instead of making daily trips.
Step 2

Use your air conditioning only when really necessary. Using the air conditioner creates an extra load on the engine and lowers gas mileage.
Step 3

Do not let your car idle unnecessarily. Newer cars do not need time to warm up before driving.
Step 4

Drive at 55 miles per hour. It's safer and saves gas.

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