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Maintain your vehicle
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Keep your vehicle well maintained
A poorly maintained engine can use up to 50% more fuel and produce 50% more CO2 than one that runs properly. Neglecting to replace worn-out oil and filters results in poor engine performance, higher fuel consumption and, possibly, severe engine damage. Consult the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual.
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Measure your vehicle’s tire pressure once a month
You could reduce your annual
GHGs by at least one eighth of
a tonne and save at least $50 in
fuel costs – and even more in tire
replacement costs.Always measure
the tires’ pressure, when they are
cold and remember to check for
foreign objects, cuts, cracks or
other signs of wear, and rotate
your tires regularly for optimum
performance. Consult your owner’s
manual for the recommended
tire pressure, or have a professional
measure the pressure for
you. Visit the Be Tire Smart.ca site or the Road Safety site.
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Remove roof racks when not in use
Even empty racks increase aerodynamic drag and boost fuel consumption. If the racks are permanent, factory-installed units, the extra fuel cost will be minimal.
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Use ethanol-blended gasoline
If all gasoline in Canada were
blended with 10% ethanol, a
renewable fuel made from plant
materials, we could reduce our
GHGs by 4 million tonnes or more
per year. To find a station near
you, visit the Vehicle Fuels site.
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Did you know?
- About 70% of cars and light trucks on the road have at least one tire that is
over- or under-inflated. Improper inflation can not only reduce the life of the
tire and increase fuel consumption, it can also lead to sudden tire failure causing
serious personal injury. So measure your tire pressure regularly, including your spare
tire. Visit the Be Tire Smart website. For more information on tire safety or to receive
your free "Riding on Air" brochure, call 1 800 333-0371 or visit the Transport Canada Road Safety website.
- Hybrid-electric vehicles combine a battery with an internal combustion engine. An onboard generator produces electricity, and fuel efficiency is about 20% to 50% greater than that of a traditional vehicle.
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