No one likes scraping the ice off a car on a bitter winter morning but truthfully there is no good reason for warming your car up before setting off. All you are doing is wasting fuel, and before you start objecting with claims of “operating temperatures” don’t bother. Modern engines do not need to be warmed through. Yes engines are less efficient when cold. Yes roaring off when cold does cause engine wear because cold oil doesn’t lubricate the parts so well. However the solution is to drive steady and watch the revs until the engine has warmed up. On the up side by not leaving your car running on your drive to defrost while you sit indoors finishing your breakfast means no one can steal it.
The cynical can be forgiven for thinking that the ever increasing number of eco tyres coming to the market is simply to generate more income. However the amount evidence on reduced rolling resistance tyres and their improved fuel economy is growing all the time. So how do rolling resistance tyres help?
Under inflated tyres create more resistance when your car is moving. That means your engine has to work harder, so more fuel is used and more CO2 emissions are produced. By checking and adjusting your tyre pressures regularly, and also before long journeys, you will save on the fuel used and also increase the life of your tyres. Tyre Safe, am organisation solely committed to raising awareness on tyre safety states that the average driver spends an additional; £150 a year on fuel though under inflated tyres.
For those with the skills and the time there is of course the option to do your own servicing. If you fancy having a go there are a number of things you must consider. Remember Greener motoring is not just about the driving but also the waste and what you do with it that counts.
Fact a well maintained and regularly serviced vehicle will run more efficiently and so cause less harm to the environment and perform at it's optimum levels. It will also mean that your car is safe for you and your fellow road users. CarCare Direct was set up specifically so that private motorists could ensure that their vehicles were well maintained using quality parts and reputable garages, whilst allowing our customers the ability to spread the cost either monthly or annually. Here's just some of the ways a well maintained vehicle does that.
No one likes scraping the ice off a car on a bitter winter morning but truthfully there is no good reason for warming your car up before setting off. All you are doing is wasting fuel, and before you start objecting with claims of “operating temperatures” don’t bother.
The cynical can be forgiven for thinking that the ever increasing number of eco tyres coming to the market is simply to generate more income. However the amount evidence on reduced rolling resistance tyres and their improved fuel economy is growing all the time. So how do rolling resistance tyres help?
Under inflated tyres create more resistance when your car is moving. That means your engine has to work harder, so more fuel is used and more CO2 emissions are produced. By checking and adjusting your tyre pressures regularly, and also before long journeys, you will save on the fuel used and also increase the life of your tyres. Tyre Safe, am organisation solely committed to raising awareness on tyre safety states that the average driver spends an additional; £150 a year on fuel though under inflated tyres.
For those with the skills and the time there is of course the option to do your own servicing. If you fancy having a go there are a number of things you must consider. Remember Greener motoring is not just about the driving but also the waste and what you do with it that counts.
Fact a well maintained and regularly serviced vehicle will run more efficiently and so cause less harm to the environment and perform at it's optimum levels. It will also mean that your car is safe for you and your fellow road users. CarCare Direct was set up specifically so that private motorists could ensure that their vehicles were well maintained using quality parts and reputable garages, whilst allowing our customers the ability to spread the cost either monthly or annually. Here's just some of the ways a well maintained vehicle does that.
