Can parking and walking inside rather than going thru the drive thru really help clean up the air?
Yes, idling wastes gas, damages pollution control equipment on your vehicle, and produces carbon monoxide—an invisible, odorless, poisonous gas. In fact, turning off the car and starting it again uses less gas and produces less carbon monoxide than idling for half a minute or more. • Park and go inside rather than using the drive-through. • If you have to drive through, shut off your engine while waiting. • Anticipate delays and take an alternative route to avoid stop-and-go or stand-still traffic… or travel earlier or later when congestion is less. • After starting the engine, do not warm it up; modern engines do not need it.
