How to reduce emissions and toxic gases from cars
(Baonghean.vn) - Cars emit toxic substances into the atmosphere through the exhaust pipe; the less exhaust the car produces, the better... With the following simple steps and some basic maintenance tips, car owners can significantly reduce the amount of toxic gases that their cars are emitting.
1. Change oil and oil filter
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According to car care and maintenance experience, if the driver waits too long to change the oil, the car is likely to experience oil burning. When this happens, the car will release more gases into the environment. The oil filter is responsible for cleaning the oil that passes through the engine.
Fitting a new oil filter ensures clean oil flows through the engine and reduces car emissions.
2. Replace fuel filter
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The fuel filter cleans the fuel needed to power your vehicle's engine. Over time, a fuel filter can become clogged with dirt and debris, which can no longer clean the fuel that passes through your engine. This causes your engine to burn more fuel than it needs to, increasing your emissions.
3. Change air filter
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The air filter cleans the air that goes into the engine. If the air filter is dirty, air will not be able to flow through the engine as easily. This causes the car to burn more fuel and therefore increases the amount of smoke released into the air.
4. Use new PCV valve
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The PCV valve helps control emissions in your car's engine. Old PCV valves can become dirty and clogged with old oil, preventing them from reducing emissions properly. Therefore, replacing the PCV valve can help reduce your car's emissions.
* Some toxic substances in car exhaust affect humans as well as the environment.
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas - the leading cause of death in gas poisoning cases with symptoms such as feeling lightheaded, headache, nausea, difficulty breathing and then slowly falling into a coma.
Benzene (C6H6)
Benzene is a volatile organic compound found in gasoline and vehicle exhaust. It is dangerous because it destroys blood; causing bone marrow to be unable to produce enough red blood cells...
Sulfur dioxide (SO2)
This colorless gas has a pungent odor and penetrates the respiratory tract including the nose and throat, causing coughing and difficulty breathing. Over a long period of time, this gas can lead to asthma and other similar health conditions.
Carbon black
Soot is what gives car exhaust its black color. It has been linked to a number of health problems, including the flu, asthma, and even cancer.
