Use the correct motor oil in your vehicle <-- Carbon Dioxide (CO2) <-- Stop emitting CO2 gases <-- Air
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Use the correct motor oil in your vehicle If you do this action, you could earn another 1 point [add to points]
Using the manufacturer's recommended grade of motor oil improves gas mileage by 1 to 2%, resulting in annual savings of up to $40. Motor oil that says "Energy Conserving" on the API performance symbol contains friction-reducing additives
Use higher gears when possible
If your vehicle has it, use overdrive gear at cruising speeds. When driving a manual transmission, shift up as soon as possible. Running in a higher gear decreases the rpm and will decrease fuel use and engine wear.
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lolazion on 8/26/2009 about the action Use recycled packaging materials and containers when shipping