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Who doesn’t love St. Paddy’s day in Des Moines? Everyone wears green and gets to be Irish for a day and celebrate. However, going green in the auto industry means something totally different, and the experts at Hilltop Tire Service are passionate about taking care of our customers and the environment.

Here are 5 simple tips you can do to keep your vehicle green this St. Patrick’s Day (and every other day).

Keep your tires properly inflated. By keeping your tires properly inflated, you will make your tires last longer and give you a safer ride. You will also notice a savings at the gas pump, which helps our environment too.

Regular Vehicle Maintenance. If you properly maintain your vehicle, it will give off fewer emissions and in turn be much safer for the environment. Make sure your vehicle is running efficiently and set up a regular maintenance schedule with the experts at Hilltop Tire Service.

Don’t let your vehicle idle for more than a minute. It is better to turn off the engine if you will be idling for more than a minute.

Use the Air Conditioner Less. You're probably thinking I don't use my air conditioner in March – but then again, this is Des Moines, so you never know! Keep this one in mind for the warm days ahead. Using your air conditioning less will mean fewer emissions. Instead, roll down the windows and enjoy the fresh breeze.

Watch your Speed. Keep a steady speed, try not to do jackrabbit starts or fast stops and use the cruise control whenever possible. This will save fuel and decrease vehicle emissions for a positive impact on our environment.

Ensure your vehicle is running at peak performance and visit Hilltop Tire Service for a Spring Maintenance Visit. Not only will it make your pocketbook happy, but it will also make our environment happy. Go Green with Hilltop Tire Service!