DON’T LET HIGH GAS PRICES KEEP YOU PARKED THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Drivers can take simple steps to make the most of gas mileage
This Memorial Day weekend, AAA predicts that high gas prices won’t stop travelers from hitting the highways and enjoying the first holiday of the summer. To ensure you have more money in your pocket, follow these four tips from Firestone Complete Auto Care™ and make the most of your Memorial Day weekend.
Properly inflate tires. When tires aren’t inflated properly it’s like driving with the parking brake on and this can waste a mile or two per gallon. By maintaining the correct air pressure, drivers can realize a 10 percent improvement in fuel economy. Check your owner’s manual for the proper air pressure for your vehicle’s tires.
Purchase the correct octane fuel. Check the owner's manual for the correct octane level for a vehicle’s engine. Less than 5 percent of the cars on the road require the use of premium fuel, yet more than 20 percent of all the fuel sold in the United States is premium.
Slow down. Gradually stepping on the gas and gently applying the brakes is more fuel-efficient than sudden stops and gunning the acceleration. Also reduce your highway speed and use cruise control when able.
Improve your vehicle’s aerodynamics. Improve vehicle aerodynamics by removing ski and bike racks when not in use as well as rooftop cargo carriers, keeping the vehicle washed and waxed, and rolling up the windows. Also check the vehicle gas cap. Damaged, loose or missing gas caps cause 147 million gallons of gas to vaporize every year.
Make sure you are getting the most mileage out of each gallon of gas by following these simple fuel savings tips. To learn more about vehicle maintenance, please visit FirestoneCompleteAutoCare.com.