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Advance planning allows you
to enjoy trip on less fuel
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The itigh price of gasoline and the uncertainty of its avaflability
in some parts of the country may require some changes in vacation.
plans this summer. And, because of inflation, many families will
be looking for ways' to stretch their recreation b1t91,getS.
The energy crunch experienced laSt suMMer'alreadY has hronhl
about a change rn attitudes as to, distance Of travel- There are
indications that fewer families willbe taking.long,distance au-
tomobile vacation trips„ knowing that they will have to he willing
to pay as muc.h. as $E.20 for a gallon of gas and still not know if
they will he able tb get it,
However, ' 'there are many ing,. services are even better
vacation- trip, and manage to choices.
use iesS gasoline and money"at , %awns travel,
the same -time. For example, _
Most people have only a
One tank of gas usually is vague idea of interesting things
enough to teach many attractive to do and see in the vicinity of
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vacation spots within afti are.a. their own city, . much less
A nearby resort or,eampwound within a radius of 100 miles or
can provide as satisfying a
so, A -good way to explore
.change • as, a similar one a
close -to -home sites is to apply
thousand or More miles away
what American Automobile As -
from borne,
tion-calls-the-L.tradius trave
Consider getting to • your de- concept, '' It means' systematir
' stination by either plane, train 'cally investigating all the recrea-.
or motorcoach and renting a car tional possibilities within a
While there. Many' organizations, geographic circle.
including auto clubs, offer clis- You determine the size of the
counts oftnito 30 percent on car circle. Limiting. the distance so
rental rates through Major rental that a rCund-trip can be made
• • ways a family Can enjoy a
Fly/drive packages, or other
pre-packaged tours, are attrac- OR one tank' of gas will, take
tive to , many yaeationing away any worries about the av-
. families, • Because •of the1r ailability of gaSoline along' the
sealed -in cos, there' are no way. But never earry spare cans'
surprises in the form of Unex- of gasoline in the car! That is a
' pected expenditure. . ' • safety hazard yOU an definitely
If yciu are traveling by family 40 without'. ,
car, selecting a one,stop.desti-• To further bold down travel
nation, such as a rescht that 'of- costs and saVe' gasoline, 'look
fers a variety of recreational ac- , for ways to plan motoring vaca-
' tivitiesokill reduce the need for tions with friends, if there ik
using the car to. get ar.ound. A' -room for more passengers.,
metropolitan area, a beach or And, if there is morethan one
mountain resort with good pub- . Car in thcfamily, you 8hould of
lic transportation and „sightsee= course' use the one thif-gives
the better gasoline mileage. '-a difference in how much gas. economy. ,, ,, ,only be driving safely, but
you use. Tense aggressive Drive at 4 steady, constant using your energy Cffielenily at
Trl BOIL Aveid extra • - ''' .
1„,„1% „,„„A.I. loggase ta :11,. .4rivers generally are chronic spe.ed whenever possible. Pace the Sante tittle. •
'p.isTrIT,them7h'vely,400 pounds of „ane Changers and kriu$t *lift your driving. Anticipate tmff10 Using these , easy tips, Igo
constantly between the ac- flow, looking well ahead. ,to can be sure YOtell he able to get --
44910d weight reduces gasoline eeterater 4nd the brake. A ,:ear
,TtleaSes, PY 'aPProxlmaLOY tw° ,uses a lot ,of fuel When ac- spot slowdowns and red lights. all the gasoline you need at
' celerating. Steady driving pat,' Keep enough space in front of 'prices you can fit .in your
percent. .
you So you can adjust your budget. Relax, then, and enjoy
If possible, don't pack 1,2cL-,•....tern result in the hest fuel
speedgradually, You'll' not your vacation! .
gage on roof racks. Rooftop • . . .
loads increasewind resistance that the engine Must overcome,
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contributing to Additional fuel
ConSulTiptiOn, ‘•
Start early in the day So
you'll minimize the need to use
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conditionhea vy4trafanfdi c •
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face. Plan meal stofq iii coin-
cide with peak traffic periods.
If you. travel throughurban
areas try to avoid rush-hour de,
4 lays, '
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Rednce your meal costs by
• picnicking along the :way, All
e roadside rest and
picnic areas, and you don't
have to travel off the highway
to find 'them. '
,Naturally, the car must be in
top shape.. Start out by 'having
your car's engine thoroughly
tuned, An ,out -of -tune engine
willdrop mileagedrastically
and will greatly increase the
amount of pollution corning
from the'Vehicle.
• Have the oil •and oil filter
been changed iately?. Dirty oil
or a low oil level can seneuslY CLOSE tO HOME --Most afeas of the nation have attractive vacation spots within a few miles of
damage' your engine 4nd rob home. Selecting one will save on fuel expenses says the .AAA Wise gasoline use 'save on
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,You of gasoline 'mileage,' Also, holiday expenses, help the country's ecenetnY, too.
it's important to use the weight
recommended by the manufac-
turer -for yonr car,
. Make certain the front end is
.propedy.aligned and wheels are
balanced. 'Poor alignment is
like driving with the brakeson
and will r du e a mil
Keep _tire pressure to man-
ufacturer's specifications. Un- ,
derinflated tires seduce fuel
economy. They also wear down
,
Si/IOW/S.Abfritig fibitel.4 • ' -
at the 'edges However over
inflation elks tire contact with
7b/V afr }Vat. Mt' 7t) //S •" 4 ,
the .road, and,..that is a safety .
, ' . • Are your 'brakes - adjusted?
Do,'they both grip, and release
properly? Brakes that drag Or.'
, are dangerous ,
grab uneveniy.' '
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....and increase gasoline.consurnp.-
' tion as Well:
-The way you drive can make
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