Today’s Tip from The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference: Park Your Car in the Shade.
“Gas evaporates from your fuel tank more quickly when you park in the sun. Parking in the shade lowers the temperature in your gas tank by up to 7 degrees, significantly reducing evaporation. When there is no shade available, park with your gas tank (the actual tank under the car, not the valve to fill it) facing away from the sun.
There is another benefit to parking in the shade. It keeps the temperature inside the car a little lower so you’ll need less air conditioning when you get read to drive off”
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