🌎 5 Simple Ways to Make Your Driving More Eco-Friendly This Earth Day

Brought to you by Schlossmann Honda City

Earth Day is just around the corner—April 22nd! While we all want to do our part to protect the planet, it can be hard to know where to start. The good news? You don’t have to make huge changes to have an impact. Small steps behind the wheel can go a long way toward reducing emissions, saving fuel, and helping the environment.

At Schlossmann Honda City, we’re all about helping you drive smarter and greener. Here are 5 easy ways you can make your driving more eco-friendly—starting today!

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1. Keep Your Tires Properly Inflated

Under-inflated tires are one of the biggest (and easiest to fix!) causes of wasted fuel. When your tires aren’t properly inflated, they create more rolling resistance, forcing your car to work harder and burn more gas.
✔️ Eco-Bonus: Properly inflated tires can improve your fuel efficiency by up to 3%!
👉 Pro Tip: Check your tire pressure at least once a month, especially when the seasons change. Not sure how? Swing by our service center, and we’ll check them for you!

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2. Go Easy on the Gas Pedal

We get it—sometimes you’re in a hurry! But aggressive driving, like rapid acceleration and hard braking, uses more fuel and creates more emissions.
✔️ Eco-Bonus: Smooth acceleration and gentle braking can boost your MPG by up to 40% in stop-and-go traffic.
👉 Pro Tip: Pretend there’s a cup of coffee on your dashboard. Drive so smoothly it won’t spill!

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3. Lighten Your Load

The more weight your vehicle carries, the more fuel it burns. That roof rack you’re not using or the trunk full of stuff from your weekend project? It all adds up.
✔️ Eco-Bonus: Removing 100 pounds can increase fuel economy by 1%–2%.
👉 Pro Tip: Clean out your trunk and backseat of unnecessary items—and ditch the roof rack when it’s not in use.

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4. Keep Up with Regular Maintenance

A well-maintained car runs more efficiently and pollutes less. Routine oil changes, air filter replacements, and tune-ups make a big difference.
✔️ Eco-Bonus: A clean air filter can improve fuel economy by as much as 10%.
👉 Pro Tip: Take advantage of our Spring Service Specials at Schlossmann Honda City and keep your car in top shape while saving money.

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5. Consider Going Electric (or Hybrid!)

Looking to make a bigger impact? Switching to an electric or hybrid vehicle is one of the most eco-friendly decisions you can make.
✔️ Eco-Bonus: EVs produce zero tailpipe emissions, and hybrids offer significant fuel savings.
👉 Pro Tip: We have an exciting lineup of electric and hybrid vehicles here at Schlossmann Honda City!

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🌱 Let’s Drive Green Together

This Earth Day, let’s all take a step toward greener roads. Whether it’s checking your tire pressure or making the leap to an EV, every small change helps. Ready to make your drive more eco-friendly? We’re here to help!
👉 Schedule a service appointment
👉 Learn about our latest fuel-efficient models

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