Stop Idling

It wastes and wastes and gives you nothing in return

Idling — it does nothing for you, but it —

• Wastes Fuel
  Hundreds of dollars for small cars and vans and thousands of dollars for trucks.

• Pollutes the Atmosphere
  Your exhaust, together with everyone else's, is destroying the air you breathe.

• Shortens Engine Life
  If your engine is running and you are going nowhere, what sense does that make? None, it just wears out the engine quicker.

• Burns Up Money
  Fuel costs money, so going nowhere costs fuel and money.

What can you do to stop Idling

1. "Turn it off" when your vehicle isn't going anywhere — except when stopped in traffic.

2. For trucks, use the latest automatic shut-off devices or install other equipment to run your cab heater and air conditioner in the most economical way.

3. Ensure your vehicle is well maintained so you don't have the excuse, "if I turn it off, it won't start again."

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