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7A Page 79 ~~;'~_. _::;":>'~:tJY;~,!? THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF VEHICLE EXHAUST IlBl!lII!I!iIl 51 ii! Recommendations for Individuals lliI Individuals should turn off their engines when a. vehicle is not in use. Eliminating unnecessary idling is a. no-cost action motorists can take to help improve air quality. The N.ational Safety Council estimates that idling for more man half a minute bums more gas than it takes to restart the engine. a When buying a car, consider the fullowing: (1) Check the posted fuet-effidency raring. The greater the efficiency, the lower the carbon dioxide emissions per mile. (2) Older cars pollute more. When buying a used car, have a mechanic check the catalytic converter and other pollution controls to be sure they are working properly. Be sure to keep the vehicle well-maintained. III Keep vehicles in ggod mechanical condition. Poorly maintained or malfunctioning vehicles can release as much as 10 times the emissions of those that are well- maintained.. Keep tires inflated to the proper level to prevent a loss of fuel economy. Fix air conditioning leak.sand pay attention to dashboard warning lights. III Travel at moderate, steady speeds. High speeds result in greater emissions. Ii On extremely hot or cold days, pets and individuals who are elderly or infirm should not be taken to places where they need to be left in the car. If passengers wait in the car, the vehicle will need to idle in order to maintain comfortable temperatures for their safety. III Reduce the number of vehicle miles traveled by carpooling. using public transportatio.n. and planning ahead. One person, using mass transit for an entire year instead of driving to work, can reduce reduce hydrocarbon emissions by 9.1 pounds. carbon monoxide by 62.5 pounds. and nitrogen oxides by 4;9 pounds.