Memorial Day weekend kicks off this Friday and thousands of U.S. families will hit the road for their three-day weekend destinations. This weekend whether families are hitting the local amusement park or gearing up their SUV’s for a camping trip, soaring gas prices will cost a bundle this holiday. Conserving gas is crucial with prices rising to new highs daily. Here are a few helpful tips from Jim Seidel, president & CEO for XL Tire, Inc. and http://www.BadBoyTires.com:
1. Use cruise control on highway trips. Cruise control will help eliminate rapid
accelerations and hard braking.
2. Back to Basics. Make sure to keep your tires properly inflated and stay on top of
regular vehicle maintenance. Particularly, special attention should be given to
maintaining air filters because diminished air flow increases gas waste.
3. Avoid "Jack Rabbit Starts." When accelerating, start slowly from a dead stop,
pushing foot lightly onto the gas pedal. Easing into speed allows your carburetor to
function at peak efficiency.
4. Slow down! The faster a vehicle travels the more gas it burns.
5. Keep windows closed when traveling at high speeds. Open windows cause air
drag, reducing your mileage by 10 percent.
6. Think thin. Packing light for your next trip can help reduce fuel consumption. Excess
weight slows the car down, especially on inclines.
7. Travel at the coolest times of the day. Air conditioners reduce fuel economy by 10 -
20 percent. By eliminating as much AC use as possible it will result in higher
amounts of gas saved.
8. Avoid rough roads. Dirt and gravel rob you of up to 30 percent of your gas mileage.
9. Drive at steady speed. Slowing down quickly and speeding up quickly wastes fuel
and raises tension levels for other drivers and passengers around you.
10. Carpool. Saving money on gas is as easy as planning for your trip so that as many
people can travel per car as possible. You can enjoy the company of friends while
sharing the cost of fuel.
11. Use fuel efficient tires like the Michelin MXV4 Energy. Fuel efficient tires use less
energy to roll because of their low rolling resistance. The tires areactually easier for
your car to roll them down the road. http://www.badboytires.com/
