Gas-Saving Trips for Vacation Season

Given the trending of gas prices toward ever-higher dollar amounts, many people are using more and more of their vacation budget on gas. While no one seems to be able to make gas cheap again, there are still some things you can do to help save on gas this vacation season. Here are some tips.

1. Slow Up, Speed Down
When you are on the road, going slowly up hills and more quickly downhill is said to save fuel. This is because your car has to work much harder going uphill (especially if you are using air conditioning and have luggage and multiple passengers), whereas gravity is your friend going downhill.

And speaking of speed, observing the speed limit and not speeding also saves gas. It's safer, too.

2. Know When to Turn Off the AC
While traveling in the heat without air conditioning can be downright dangerous, there are times when you can turn it off to save fuel. For example, turning off the AC when driving uphill can reduce the power pull on your engine by quite a bit, sources say. Of course, you can leave the fans going and the residual cooling effect lasts for a few minutes. When you're on the level or going downhill, turn the AC back on.

3. Tires
If your tires are worn, get them rotated before your trip or, if they are very worn, get them replaced. Proper air pressure is said to be very important, too - look at the inside of the driver's side door if you are unsure as to your tires' PSI (pounds per square inch). Adding too much or too little air can both be a problem, so if you are in doubt, have your mechanic do it.

4. A Vehicle Check-up
Before your vacation, get your car thoroughly looked over. Make sure everything is running as efficiently as possible. Efficiency in your engine means greater efficiency on fuel usage. Have the oil changed, get a "tune up" if needed, and have all the fluids checked in addition to any necessary work on the tires.

5. Travel Light
As mentioned above, a lot of excess cargo can really draw on the engine's power. It's said that every 100 pounds added to your car's weight will decrease the gas mileage by 1 percent. So try to be careful to use lightweight baggage carriers (such as duffle bags rather than heavy suitcases), and only pack necessities.

6. How You Drive
When you hit the accelerator pedal, that's when your car is using the most gas. So try to avoid the speed up, brake fast pattern that so many drivers fall into. Instead, try to coast at a continual speed. Keep the ride as smooth as possible to save on fuel.


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Tips on How to Drive Prepared Always

 by Robert Banner

 Since you cannot tell when accidents or even minor road mishaps could happen, you should be prepared all the time. You should anticipate these occurrences so you can get out of the situation faster and get back on the road quickly and safely. At least you would be able to call roadside service when you need to.

Things to Bring

Since you travel everyday you should always make it a point that you have your cellular phone with you so even if you don't know anything about fixing you can easily call for roadside service. You can also call family and friends if you need moral support. The point is you would be able to call for help when you car breaks down or when you get into an accident.

An emergency kit would help you deal with the situation. In it you should have an "Emergency" sign and flares so you can signal that you need help. And then other motorists would also know that you are stationary on the road. This would prevent further accidents from happening. This would also let people who are coming to help you like the roadside service to locate you much easier.

You should have flashlights in the car or even in your purse too. This would help you see properly especially when you get stranded at night. It would also help illuminate certain parts of the vehicle if you are trying to do certain repairs or even when simply checking it out. It you are out in a dark area, it sure feels safer when you have a flashlight.

In cases of flat tires bringing an air pump would be good idea so you can pump some air on the tires so you can at least travel to the nearest tire repair station. If the roadside service would not be able to go to your location that soon, you would be able to bring your car to the repair station. If you are capable of changing tires, you can also do it. But you should have a spare and the necessary tools.

What to Do 

Engine overheating is quite common. So if it happens to you, simply raise the hood so the engine can cool down. Of course, you may want to check the cause of overheat as there could be more serious problems as well. On the other hand, if the engine or the battery dies you may need a pro to check up the car. This is when membership with an auto club may help. It would be more convenient to seek assistance. And it may end up cheaper as well.

Benefits of Auto Insurance

An auto insurance package can help you during minor or major road incidents. Some auto insurance packages can cover even car break downs. Whether you run out of gas or you need a major repair, the auto insurance package could also cover it. Some would even include hotel accommodation when you're stuck out of town while your car is being repaired.

Auto insurance or an auto club membership make repairing and getting out of a road incident more convenient and even cheaper. It would also be better to have emergency kits and tools with you always to make each travel safer.



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