Did you know that sensible driving and proper vehicle maintenance can save you money, improve safety and reduce air pollution? 

You can reduce your cost at the pump, and your carbon footprint, by observing the speed limit, maintaining your tire pressure, avoiding idling, and removing excess weight from your trunk and roof rack.

• Reduce fuel costs

• Reduce air pollution and carbon dioxide emissions

• Improve safety

1. Don’t speed

2. Go easy on the brakes

3. Don’t idle

4. Use cruise control

5. Inflate your tires to the right pressure

6. Perform regular tune-ups and oil changes

7. Remove weight from the trunk

8. Minimize use of your roof rack

This page was created by members of the Green Change Network and our partners. Thanks to all our contributors!

Editors: Fabrice Florin, Al Grumet

Researchers: Kelly Horner, Marilyn Price

Reviewers: Tom Flynn

Photo: John Karakatsanis, Wikimedia Commons

Videos: Alliance To Save Energy, 511.org

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This action is featured on our Clean Transportation page, where you can find more climate actions to consider.