Some people when they drive, they put the metal to the pedal and hit the ground running. That’s my dad. He has such a heavy foot, that his gas tank probably lasts only a week if that. Mind you he rarely drives.

His car isn’t a gas guzzler by any means, he just wastes so much gas when he puts his foot down. I recently told him about “Eco” drive mode which his car has. Since not all cars have that mode, he was unsure how to even use it. I let him know that it is even recommended that people drive on “Eco” mode to use up the most gas as possible.

The “Eco” mode shuts off parts of the engine in order to reserve most of the gas. It’s completely okay, really! The “Eco” driving mode comes on to let you know that you are getting the most out of your fuel tank.

Having your “Eco” driving mode is not only good for your gas but also good for the environment. I know my dad loves that it helps the environment so that was my selling point! He used to tell my brother who would rev his engine towards his plants, that he would kill them. He’d get so upset my brother would say he loves his plants more than him.

I told him how much money he would save since he wouldn’t need to refill his tank every week. Saving money on gas means that he can spend more money on his garden, on traveling, or even on me, but saving that green is what is important.

I told him since some vehicles don’t have this mode, that he should take full advantage of the fact that he did. I told him how some people don’t have the luxury of saving money for other things.

He loves it now, after months of teaching him how to use it. Mind you, teaching him how to drive and just pushing one small button to access the “Eco” drive mode. He is so much happier now knowing that his heavy foot won’t be causing him more money and more stopping for gas.

Cates, Spencer. “What Does the ECO Driving Indicator Light Mean?” YourMechanic Advice. N.p., 09 Sept. 2016. Web. 21 July 2017.