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Transportation Tips - Idling
  • Before You Start Your Car
  • Start the car once everyone (and their baggage] is ready to go and you’ve checked all your settings.
  • Drive-Thru Emissions
  • Using the drive-thru option may seem convenient but the unnecessary idling has an impact on our collective health, not to mention your wallet. Park your vehicle and go inside.
  • 'Remote Control'
  • Avoid using a remote car starter. These devices encourage unnecessary idling.
  • 30 Second Warm-Up
  • The best way to warm up your vehicle (engine, wheel bearings, steering, suspension, transmission, and tires) is by driving. Warm up your vehicle for no more than 30 seconds before driving away.
 

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