Since the inception of the Philippine government's Clean Air Act (CAA) in 1999, several motor and transport groups have taken serious steps to re-condition motor engines.
As such, we at trapik.com, are duty-bound to give our share to promoting a healthy smoke-free motoring environment.
Hence, some driver's tips for cleaner air...
Usually, a new car operates under optimum emissions-control standards. This means most brand-new automobiles emit the lowest levels of carbon monoxide (a gas by products of engine fuel combustion).
The main trick to making your car burn "smoke-free air" is to keep engines, and the car's overall condition, as close to factory standards.
Look for leaks
Even brand new cars have gas leaks a few days after purchase. The most problematic leak is the kind that leaks gas. This exposes hydraulic and fuel systems to impurities like dirt and sand - things you do not want inside your engine.
Check your tail pipe
As Eddie Murphy's character wittingly realized, the condition of your tail pipe (muffler) is a good indication of your car's health. Ideally, a car's exhaust systems should be coated with a light brown powder. Any other color would mean the engine needs some tweaking.
Check air ducts
Sometimes the only difference with a "slick" car and a "jalope" is a clean carburetor. Take a few minutes every day to check if your air ducts are loose or damaged
Use clean filters
A dirty filter forces the engine to use more gasoline. Too much gasoline causes unnecessary pollution.
Change oil REGULARLY
Frequent oil changes are a must. It's recommended to change oil every 300 miles, or about three months.
Don't burn oil
If blue or blue-white smoke comes out of your tailpipe, your car burns too much oil. If this happens, have the engine checked up immediately.
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