{"id":2878,"date":"2026-04-13T22:25:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T22:25:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplestepsbetterair.org\/?p=2878"},"modified":"2026-04-13T22:26:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T22:26:02","slug":"how-to-save-money-on-gas-and-improve-air-quality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplestepsbetterair.org\/es\/how-to-save-money-on-gas-and-improve-air-quality\/","title":{"rendered":"C\u00f3mo ahorrar dinero en gasolina \u2014 y mejorar la calidad del aire"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gas prices are high, and we could all use a little extra cash. But did you know that you can save money while filling up y<\/em> reduce one of the most widespread air pollutants on Colorado\u2019s Front Range at the same time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emissions from gas vehicles and other sources react in the sunshine and heat on summer days to form ground-level ozone. Ozone is helpful high in the atmosphere, but at ground level, it\u2019s a pollutant that\u2019s harmful to inhale<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortunately, there are plenty of simple steps you can take to improve our air \u2014 and save money on gas! You can start today by trying these three tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stop at the first click<\/strong> when you fill up. Filling past the automatic shutoff can make your car less efficient and even result in a costly repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The mechanism that makes a gas pump handle click off isn\u2019t just there to prevent you from spilling gas on the ground. It also stops you from flooding your car\u2019s evaporative emission control (EVAP) system, which prevents harmful vapors from escaping into the atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The EVAP system\u2019s carbon canister captures fuel vapors until the engine can use them, boosting efficiency while keeping harmful vapors out of the air we breathe. Overfilling the tank can flood the carbon canister with liquid gas, preventing it from using vapors to run your car. Worse, flooding can clog it, and once clogged, it has to be replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So instead of squeezing a few extra drops in, let the handle stop at the first click. Your wallet will thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintain your car<\/strong>.<\/strong> <\/strong>Regular maintenance improves gas efficiency. Keeping your tires properly inflated and getting regular oil changes ensures that you\u2019re getting the best gas mileage possible \u2014 and avoids the creation of unnecessary air pollution. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need help repairing your car? The Consejo Regional de Calidad del Aire<\/a>\u2019s Clean Air Auto Repair Program reduces air pollution by fixing high-polluting vehicles on the Front Range. Learn more and see if you qualify at CleanAirAutoRepair.org<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combine trips<\/strong>. Drive a little less by combining trips, which helps you save money on gas and has a dramatic impact on our air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n