Being "green" does not mean you need to go out and buy a hybrid or electric car; though that would be cool, we can't all afford to do that. Doing regular maintenance on you current car is very important for both the life of the car and the environment.
Keeping you car in tip-top shape will keep it efficient. Skipping oil changes and letting that "noise" go for long periods of time will not only speed up the rate that your auto degrades, but they also hurt the environment. If your car is not running efficiently, you may need to use more fuel to go the same distance. Fuel use is part of your carbon footprint.
Something as simple as ensuring your tires are at the correct PSI will improve the vehicle efficiency. Some gas stations still offer free air while others may charge up to $1 for a few minutes, but that is a small price for something so easy.
There is still some argument about whether you really need to perform or get an oil change every 3 months or 3,000 miles or if it can be longer, but the high end of recommended time is 5 months or 5,000 miles. That's still less than skipping an oil change.
Learning the basics about car maintenance are not really required if you can at least pay attention to your car. If it starts making a sound that it did not make before, there is usually a reason for it and often that reason is not a good sign.
So, keep up on the keeping up for making your car last longer and helping the environment!
Thanks,
-Joe
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