36 Avoid an idling vehicle


Try to avoid letting your car idle, even on those cold mornings when you try to heat up the car before driving to work.

Studies show that there is no need to let your car idle for more than 30 seconds even in cold weather and that idling will reduce your fuel consumption.

New cars are specifically designed for you to be able to start and drive away immediately without any idle time.
Make sure that you get up early enough to scrape the snow and ice off your car in the winter months. There is no need to start your car while you are cleaning off your windows.

Finish cleaning off your windows and then start your car when you are ready to leave.