subject: Be Lean, Be Green: Johnny Londoff Chevrolet Cares for the Environment [print this page] Be Lean, Be Green: Johnny Londoff Chevrolet Cares for the Environment
Due to the changing financial landscape related to the rising cost of gas and government regulations on emissions standards, the need for fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles has influenced consumer buyer decisions on their car purchases. Just think: a car that gets 20 MPG and one that gets 30 MPG can amount to a $683 per year price difference (assuming 15,000 miles of driving annually at a fuel cost of $2.73).
With that in mind, Johnny Londoff Chevrolet would like to present the following tips on what to look for when making your next vehicle purchase.
Turn the ignition key all the way to the left. We've all been there: you arrive at a family member or friend's place and they aren't ready, so you sit in your car and waitwith the engine running. Letting your engine idle while not moving means you're getting a whopping 0 miles per gallon. Next time, turn your vehicle off to save valuable gas and money.
Bigger Isn't Always Better. You know what they say: the bigger the vehicle, the safer you'll be when driving it. It's a nice thought to have piece of mind but with the increased vehicle size, you're facing less than ideal fuel mileage. For a complete list of crash test ratings on vehicles that may offer better fuel efficiency and safety, the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) has the rundown.
Keep Your Scheduled Maintenances. A well-maintained vehicle will operate with greater efficiency and improve performance. A simple clogged fuel filter may mean the difference of a few miles per gallon and an inflated personal gas budget. Your owner's manual in the glove box can save you quite a bit of money if you simply follow its recommendations.
Grind Those Gears. While it may not be the most obvious tip out there, it's one that can save you gas mileage: drive in the highest gear you can, especially on the highways. Simply put, your vehicle starts in the lowest gear possible. When it's in a lower gear, your vehicle generates more fuel consumption. By driving in a higher gear and de-selecting the "sport" option (if you're navigating an automatic that features that option), you'll burn less in both fuel consumption and dollars in your wallet.
Johnny Londoff Chevrolet hopes that these tips will help guide you in your next motor vehicle purchase. With such fuel-efficient vehicles as the 2011 Chevy Cruze and the 2011 Chevy Traverse available, Johnny Londoff Chevrolet knows how important it is to protect the environment and give our customers the best options available to attaining that goal.
