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13 Ways to Make Your Existing Car Greener and Avoid Buying a New One

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Follow the instructions in your car’s manual. Use cruise control. Shut the car off. If you idling for more than 30 seconds, turn the car off. At long lights, train crossings, or when waiting for someone, I always turn the car off. My truck, for instance, needs a change ever 5,000 miles or so.

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