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last longer, meaning fewer scrap tires have to be disposed of. * According to the Car Care Council, motorists who drive with under-inflated tires and poorly maintained engines waste 70 million gallons of gaoline every 10 days.
• Do-it-yourselfers must dispose of used motor oil, anti-freeze or coolant, tires, and old batteries properly. Many repair facilities accept these items. Or you may call your local government for recycling sites. Never dump used oil or anti-freeze on the ground or in streams.
If you think your efforts are not needed, consider this: Each year 20 times the amount of oil spilled by the tanker Exxon Valdez in Alaska is improperly dumped into America’s environment by do-it-yourselfers.
• If you are not a do-it-yourselfer, find a good technician. Ask friends and associates for recommendations. Check the shop’s reputation with your local consumer group. Look for places that employ ASE-certified auto technicians. ASE technicians have passed national certification exams in repair specialties such as engine performance and air conditioning.
• Keep your air conditioner in top condition, and have it served only by a technician certified competent to handle and recycle refrigerants. Air conditioners ' contain CFCs — gases that have been implicated in the depletion of the ozone layer. These gases can escape during improper service and repair, so it’s important to choose a qualified technician.
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