Give your car a breather

Think about millions of parents all over the world waiting in their idling cars for their children to come out of school. Now add up all that wasted gas and air pollution. Although it may not seem like much when you’re alone in your car idling for a few minutes, when you take into account everyone else doing the same thing at the same time, you’ll realize that small habits have a big impact.

Also, just a couple side notes. Cars typically don’t need more than 30 seconds to warm-up. And contrary to popular belief turning your car off and on won’t wear out your starter.

The next time you’re waiting in your car for more than 30 seconds, challenge yourself to turn off your car instead of idling.


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Mememe
Posted January 29, 2008 at 02:24 PM

I read somewhere that you waste more gas idling for 1 minute than you use turning your car off an then on agasin when you’re ready to drive. Ever since then my conscience gets to me when I know I’ll be waiting for more than a minute and I always end up turning my truck off. Every little bit helps, right?
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Posted April 29, 2008 at 08:17 PM

With gas so expensive I will only drive on days I need to do a certin thing , than I do all the other errands I have been able to put off in one trip .