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PRINT10 Simple Ways to Conserve Gas on Summer Road Trips
SAVANNAH, Ga. (July 21, 2008) – Rising gas prices are budget busters this summer for millions of Americans who have planned car trips to the beach, national parks, state fairs and family reunions. Farmers’ Almanac, the original sustainable living guide, suggests some easy-to-follow tips that can cut your gas usage and save you a few dollars whether you’re headed on a family vacation or taking a routine car trip.
- Avoid fast acceleration. Easy does it and a steady pace are best.
- Obey speed limits. Driving too fast or too slow can waste gas.
- Don’t warm up your car – just start it and go. The engine will warm up faster while driving.
- Don’t leave a car on when running into a store, even for a short time. Idling wastes a quart of gas every 15 minutes.
- Empty your trunk or truck bed. Every 200 pounds of unnecessary weight reduces mileage by one mile per gallon.
- Keep your tires inflated to correct pressures.
- Buy gasoline during the coolest times of the day – early morning or late evening. Gasoline is densest during these periods.
- Use cruise control whenever possible. This will decrease gas use by 5 to 10 percent on long trips.
- Walk or ride a bike when possible.
- Maintain your car with regular service checkups. A well-serviced vehicle can stretch your gas mileage by 15 percent.
- Walk or ride a bike when possible.
- Maintain your car with regular service checkups. A well-serviced vehicle can stretch your gas mileage by 15 percent.
For more great information from the experts at Farmers’ Almanac, visit www.FarmersAlmanac.com.
About the Farmers' Almanac:The Farmers' Almanac, which features an orange and green cover, has been published every year since 1818. Available at grocery and bookstores nationwide, it contains useful and interesting articles, as well as long-range weather predictions, gardening advice, recipes and more. Editors Peter Geiger and Sandi Duncan are available for lively and informative interviews, either by phone or in person. Both love to talk about the weather, share useful Almanac trivia and advice, and offer tips on how to "get back to the simple life." Visit on the Web at www.FarmersAlmanac.com.
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